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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

(Mark One)
x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2013
or

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to .
Commission File No. 000-22513

Amazon.com, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware 91-1646860
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
410 Terry Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109-5210
(206) 266-1000
(Address and Telephone Number, Including Area Code, of Registrants Principal Executive Offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or
15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past
90 days. Yes x No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate
Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of
Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to
submit and post such files). Yes x No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-
accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer
and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer x Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) Smaller reporting company
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act). Yes No x
456,883,519 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, outstanding as of July 12, 2013

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AMAZON.COM, INC.
FORM 10-Q
For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2013
INDEX

Page
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1 Financial Statements 3

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 3

Consolidated Statements of Operations 4

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) 5

Consolidated Balance Sheets 6

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 7
Item 2 Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 16
Item 3 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 27
Item 4 Controls and Procedures 28

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1 Legal Proceedings 29
Item 1A Risk Factors 29
Item 2 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 36
Item 3 Defaults Upon Senior Securities 36
Item 4 Mine Safety Disclosures 36
Item 5 Other Information 36
Item 6 Exhibits 36
Signatures 37

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements
AMAZON.COM, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in millions)
(unaudited)

Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
Twelve Months Ended
June 30,
2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS,
BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 4,481 $ 2,288 $ 8,084 $ 5,269 $ 2,335 $ 2,047
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

Net income (loss) (7 ) 7 75 137 (101 ) 377
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to
net cash from operating activities:

Depreciation of property and equipment,
including internal-use software and
website development, and other
amortization 756 485 1,457 942 2,673 1,579
Stock-based compensation 298 221 526 381 978 684
Other operating expense (income), net 32 32 63 79 139 158
Losses (gains) on sales of marketable
securities, net (2 ) (4 ) (6 ) (10 )
Other expense (income), net 42 (19 ) 110 (4 ) 367 (58 )
Deferred income taxes 21 (43 ) (58 ) (81 ) (243 ) 20
Excess tax benefits from stock-based
compensation (85 ) (125 ) (304 ) (126 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Inventories (30 ) (124 ) 505 622 (1,116 ) (1,224 )
Accounts receivable, net and other (211 ) (166 ) 518 580 (922 ) (572 )
Accounts payable 180 (4,187 ) (4,078 ) 1,962 1,453
Accrued expenses and other (77 ) 59 (780 ) (470 ) 728 716
Additions to unearned revenue 516 382 1,200 779 2,217 1,376
Amortization of previously unearned
revenue (460 ) (333 ) (921 ) (602 ) (1,840 ) (1,151 )

Net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities 880 594 (1,492 ) (1,844 ) 4,532 3,222
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

Purchases of property and equipment, including
internal-use software and website
development (855 ) (657 ) (1,526 ) (1,043 ) (4,267 ) (2,123 )
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired, and other (148 ) (624 ) (251 ) (673 ) (323 ) (770 )
Sales and maturities of marketable securities
and other investments 696 1,251 1,296 2,989 2,544 5,864
Purchases of marketable securities and other
investments (1,113 ) (565 ) (1,888 ) (1,417 ) (3,774 ) (4,485 )

investing activities (1,420 ) (595 ) (2,369 ) (144 ) (5,820 ) (1,514 )
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

Excess tax benefits from stock-based
compensation 85 125 304 126
Common stock repurchased (960 ) (1,237 )
Proceeds from long-term debt and other 81 123 107 190 3,274 242
Repayments of long-term debt, capital lease,
and finance lease obligations (290 ) (141 ) (473 ) (293 ) (748 ) (483 )

financing activities (209 ) 67 (366 ) (938 ) 2,830 (1,352 )
Foreign-currency effect on cash and cash
equivalents (28 ) (19 ) (153 ) (8 ) (173 ) (68 )

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents (777 ) 47 (4,380 ) (2,934 ) 1,369 288

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END
OF PERIOD $ 3,704 $ 2,335 $ 3,704 $ 2,335 $ 3,704 $ 2,335

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW
INFORMATION:

Cash paid for interest on long-term debt $ 39 $ 8 $ 52 $ 14 $ 68 $ 22
Cash paid for income taxes (net of refunds) 34 20 120 39 193 66
Property and equipment acquired under capital
leases 447 207 787 356 1,233 699
Property and equipment acquired under build-
to-suit leases 244 15 394 31 392 125
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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AMAZON.COM, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in millions, except per share data)
(unaudited)

Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2013 2012 2013 2012
Net product sales $ 12,752 $ 10,791 $ 26,023 $ 22,040
Net services sales 2,952 2,043 5,751 3,979

Total net sales 15,704 12,834 31,774 26,019
Operating expenses (1):

Cost of sales 11,209 9,488 23,010 19,515
Fulfillment 1,837 1,356 3,633 2,651
Marketing 675 537 1,307 1,017
Technology and content 1,586 1,082 2,969 2,027
General and administrative 286 232 531 432
Other operating expense (income), net 32 32 64 79

Total operating expenses 15,625 12,727 31,514 25,721

Income from operations 79 107 260 298
Interest income 9 10 19 22
Interest expense (33 ) (21 ) (66 ) (42 )
Other income (expense), net (38 ) 50 (115 ) (49 )

Total non-operating income (expense) (62 ) 39 (162 ) (69 )

Income before income taxes 17 146 98 229
Benefit (provision) for income taxes (13 ) (109 ) 6 (151 )
Equity-method investment activity, net of tax (11 ) (30 ) (29 ) 59

Net income (loss) $ (7 ) $ 7 $ 75 $ 137

Basic earnings per share $ (0.02 ) $ 0.02 $ 0.16 $ 0.30

Diluted earnings per share $ (0.02 ) $ 0.01 $ 0.16 $ 0.30

Weighted average shares used in computation of earnings per
share:

Basic 456 451 455 452

Diluted 456 458 463 459

(1) Includes stock-based compensation as follows:

Fulfillment $ 81 $ 58 $ 142 $ 94
Marketing 24 16 40 28
Technology and content 155 112 274 198
General and administrative 38 35 70 61

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AMAZON.COM, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(in millions)
(unaudited)

Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2013 2012 2013 2012
Net income (loss) $ (7 ) $ 7 $ 75 $ 137
Other comprehensive income (loss):

Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax of $(4),
$17, $(13), and $(21) 7 (151 ) (71 ) (14 )
Net change in unrealized gains on available-for-sale
securities:

Unrealized gains (losses), net of tax of $3, $0, $4, and
$(3) (7 ) (1 ) (9 ) 6
Reclassification adjustment for losses (gains) included
in Other income (expense), net, net of tax effect of
$0, $0, $0, and $1 (2 ) (4 )

Net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale
securities (7 ) (3 ) (9 ) 2

Total other comprehensive income (loss) (154 ) (80 ) (12 )

Comprehensive income (loss) $ (7 ) $ (147 ) $ (5 ) $ 125


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AMAZON.COM, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in millions, except per share data)

June 30,
2013
December 31,
2012
(unaudited)
ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,704 $ 8,084
Marketable securities 3,759 3,364
Inventories 5,420 6,031
Accounts receivable, net and other 2,861 3,364
Deferred tax assets 541 453

Total current assets 16,285 21,296
Property and equipment, net 8,789 7,060
Deferred tax assets 128 123
Goodwill 2,614 2,552
Other assets 1,807 1,524

Total assets $ 29,623 $ 32,555

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable $ 8,990 $ 13,318
Accrued expenses and other 5,745 5,684

Total current liabilities 14,735 19,002
Long-term debt 3,042 3,084
Other long-term liabilities 3,113 2,277
Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders equity:

Preferred stock, $0.01 par value:

Authorized shares 500

Issued and outstanding shares none
Common stock, $0.01 par value:

Authorized shares 5,000

Issued shares 480 and 478

Outstanding shares 457 and 454 5 5
Treasury stock, at cost (1,837 ) (1,837 )
Additional paid-in capital 8,893 8,347
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (319 ) (239 )
Retained earnings 1,991 1,916

Total stockholders equity 8,733 8,192

Total liabilities and stockholders equity $ 29,623 $ 32,555


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AMAZON.COM, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
Note 1 Accounting Policies
Unaudited I nterim Financial I nformation
We have prepared the accompanying consolidated financial statements pursuant to the rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) for interim financial reporting. These
consolidated financial statements are unaudited and, in our opinion, include all adjustments, consisting of
normal recurring adjustments and accruals necessary for a fair presentation of our consolidated balance sheets,
operating results, and cash flows for the periods presented. Operating results for the periods presented are not
necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for 2013 due to seasonal and other factors. Certain
information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) have been omitted in accordance with
the rules and regulations of the SEC. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with
the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes in Item 8 of Part II, Financial Statements
and Supplementary Data, of our 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Amazon.com, Inc., its wholly-owned
subsidiaries, and those entities in which we have a variable interest and are the primary beneficiary (collectively,
the Company). Intercompany balances and transactions between consolidated entities are eliminated.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent
liabilities in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Estimates are used for, but not
limited to, determining the selling price of products and services in multiple element revenue arrangements and
determining the lives of these elements, incentive discount offers, sales returns, vendor funding, stock-based
compensation, income taxes, valuation and impairment of investments, inventory valuation and inventory
purchase commitments, collectability of receivables, valuation of acquired intangibles and goodwill, depreciable
lives of property and equipment, internally-developed software, acquisition purchase price allocations,
investments in equity interests, and contingencies. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.
Earnings per Share
Basic earnings per share is calculated using our weighted-average outstanding common shares. Diluted
earnings per share is calculated using our weighted-average outstanding common shares including the dilutive
effect of stock awards as determined under the treasury stock method. In periods when we recognize a net loss,
we exclude the impact of outstanding stock awards from the diluted loss per share calculation as their inclusion
would have an antidilutive effect.
The following table shows the calculation of diluted shares (in millions):

Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2013 2012 2013 2012
Shares used in computation of basic earnings per share 456 451 455 452
Total dilutive effect of outstanding stock awards 7 8 7

Shares used in computation of diluted earnings per share 456 458 463 459

Equity-method investments
Equity investments are accounted for using the equity method of accounting if the investment gives us the
ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over an investee. The total of our investments in equity-
method investees, including identifiable intangible assets, deferred tax liabilities, and goodwill, is included
within Other assets on our consolidated balance sheets. Our share of the earnings or losses as reported by
equity-method investees, amortization of the related intangible assets, and related gains or losses, if any, are
classified as Equity-method investment activity, net of tax on our consolidated statements of operations. Our
share of the net income or loss of our equity-method investees includes operating and non-operating gains and
charges, which can have a significant impact on our reported equity-method investment activity and the carrying
value of those investments. In the event that net losses of the investee reduce our equity-method investment
carrying amount to zero, additional net losses may be recorded if other investments in the investee, not
accounted for under the equity method, are at-risk even if we have not committed to provide financial support to
the investee. We regularly evaluate these investments, which are not carried at fair value, for other-than-
temporary impairment. We also consider whether our equity-method investments generate sufficient cash flows
from their operating or financing activities to meet their obligations and repay their liabilities when they come
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We record purchases, including incremental purchases, of shares in equity-method investees at cost.
Reductions in our ownership percentage of an investee, including through dilution, are generally valued at fair
value, with the difference between fair value and our recorded cost reflected as a gain or loss in our equity-
method investment activity. In the event we no longer have the ability to exercise significant influence over an
equity-method investee, we would discontinue accounting for the investment under the equity method.
Note 2 Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities
As of June 30, 2013, and December 31, 2012, our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities
primarily consisted of cash, U.S. and foreign government and agency securities, AAA-rated money market
funds, and other investment grade securities. Cash equivalents and marketable securities are recorded at fair
value. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an
orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. To increase the comparability of fair
value measures, the following hierarchy prioritizes the inputs to valuation methodologies used to measure fair
value:
Level 1Valuations based on quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in active markets.
Level 2Valuations based on observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as
quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar
assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be
corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3Valuations based on unobservable inputs reflecting our own assumptions, consistent with
reasonably available assumptions made by other market participants. These valuations require
significant judgment.
We measure the fair value of money market funds and equity securities based on quoted prices in active
markets for identical assets or liabilities. All other financial instruments were valued either based on recent
trades of securities in inactive markets or based on quoted market prices of similar instruments and other
significant inputs derived from or corroborated by observable market data. We did not hold any cash, cash
equivalents, or marketable securities categorized as Level 3 as of June 30, 2013 or December 31, 2012.
The following table summarizes, by major security type, our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable
securities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and are categorized using the fair value hierarchy
(in millions):

December 31,
June 30, 2013 2012

Cost or
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Total
Estimated
Fair Value
Total
Estimated
Fair Value
Cash $ 2,488 $ 2,488 $ 2,595
Level 1 securities:

Money market funds 1,498 1,498 5,561
Equity securities 3 3 2
Level 2 securities:

Foreign government and agency
securities 729 3 (2 ) 730 772
U.S. government and agency
securities 2,263 2 (3 ) 2,262 1,810
Corporate debt securities 676 4 (2 ) 678 725
Asset-backed securities 63 63 49
Other fixed income securities 40 40 33

$ 7,760 $ 9 $ (7 ) 7,762 11,547

Less: Restricted cash, cash equivalents,
and marketable securities (1)

(299 ) (99 )

Total cash, cash equivalents, and
marketable securities

$ 7,463 $ 11,448

(1) We are required to pledge or otherwise restrict a portion of our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable
securities as collateral for standby and trade letters of credit, guarantees, debt, and real estate lease
agreements. We classify cash and marketable securities with use restrictions of less than twelve months as
Accounts receivable, net and other and of twelve months or longer as non-current Other assets on our
consolidated balance sheets. See Note 3 Commitments and Contingencies.

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The following table summarizes the contractual maturities of our cash equivalent and marketable fixed-
income securities as of June 30, 2013 (in millions):

Amortized
Cost
Estimated
Fair Value
Due within one year $ 2,660 $ 2,663
Due after one year through five years 2,175 2,175
Due after five years 434 433

$ 5,269 $ 5,271

Actual maturities may differ from the contractual maturities because borrowers may have certain
prepayment conditions.
Note 3 Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments
We have entered into non-cancellable operating, capital, and financing leases for equipment and office,
fulfillment center, and data center facilities. Rental expense under operating lease agreements was $180 million
and $129 million for Q2 2013 and Q2 2012, and $348 million and $244 million for the six months ended
June 30, 2013 and 2012.
The following summarizes our principal contractual commitments, excluding open orders for purchases
that support normal operations, as of June 30, 2013 (in millions):

Six Months
Ended
December 31, Year Ended December 31,
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Thereafter Total
Operating and capital commitments:

Debt principal and interest $ 271 $ 534 $ 867 $ 43 $ 1,043 $ 1,406 $ 4,164
Capital leases, including interest 380 628 509 136 38 98 1,789
Financing lease obligations,
including interest 1 1 1 1 10 14
Operating leases 311 600 543 499 440 2,254 4,647
Unconditional purchase
obligations (1) 167 471 251 39 31 20 979
Other commitments (2) (3) 305 348 265 156 137 1,603 2,814

Total commitments $ 1,434 $ 2,582 $ 2,436 $ 874 $ 1,690 $ 5,391 $ 14,407

(1) Includes unconditional purchase obligations related to agreements to acquire and license digital video
content that represent long-term liabilities or that are not reflected on the consolidated balance sheets.
(2) Includes the estimated timing and amounts of payments for rent and tenant improvements associated with
build-to-suit lease arrangements that have not been placed in service.
(3) Excludes $317 million of tax contingencies for which we cannot make a reasonably reliable estimate of the
amount and period of payment, if any.
Pledged Securities
As of June 30, 2013, and December 31, 2012, we have pledged or otherwise restricted $299 million and
$99 million of our cash and marketable securities as collateral for standby and trade letters of credit, guarantees,
debt related to our international operations, and real estate leases.
Legal Proceedings
The Company is involved from time to time in claims, proceedings, and litigation, including the matters
described in Item 8 of Part II, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data Note 8 Commitments and
Contingencies Legal Proceedings of our 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in Item 1 of Part I,
Financial Statements Note 3 Commitments and Contingencies Legal Proceedings of our Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q for the Period Ended March 31, 2013, as supplemented by the following:
In November 2007, an Austrian copyright collection society, Austro-Mechana, filed lawsuits against
Amazon.com International Sales Inc., Amazon EU Sarl, Amazon.de GmbH, Amazon.com GmbH, and Amazon
Logistik in the Commercial Court of Vienna, Austria and in the District Court of Munich, Germany seeking to
collect a tariff on blank digital media sold by our EU-based retail websites to customers located in Austria. In
July 2008, the German court stayed the German case pending a final decision in the Austrian case. In July 2010,
the Austrian court ruled in favor of Austro-Mechana and ordered us to report all sales of products to

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which the tariff potentially applies for a determination of damages. We contested Austro-Mechanas claim and
in September 2010 commenced an appeal in the Commercial Court of Vienna. We lost this appeal and in March
2011 commenced an appeal in the Supreme Court of Austria. In October 2011, the Austrian Supreme Court
referred the case to the European Court of Justice. In July 2013, the European Court of Justice ruled that EU law
does not preclude application of the tariff where certain conditions are met and directed the case back to the
Austrian Supreme Court for further proceedings. In December 2012, a German copyright collection society,
Zentralstelle fr private berspielungsrechte (ZPU), filed a complaint against Amazon EU Sarl, Amazon Media
EU Sarl, Amazon Services Europe Sarl, Amazon Payments Europe SCA, Amazon Europe Holding
Technologies SCS, and Amazon Eurasia Holdings Sarl in the District Court of Luxembourg seeking to collect a
tariff on blank digital media sold by the Amazon.de retail website to customers located in Germany. In January
2013, a Belgian copyright collection society, AUVIBEL, filed a complaint against Amazon EU Sarl in the Court
of First Instance of Brussels, Belgium, seeking to collect a tariff on blank digital media sold by the Amazon.fr
retail website to customers located in Belgium. We dispute the allegations of wrongdoing and intend to defend
ourselves vigorously in these matters.
In October 2009, Eolas Technologies Incorporated filed a complaint against Amazon.com, Inc. for patent
infringement in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The complaint alleges, among
other things, that our website technology infringes two patents owned by Eolas purporting to cover Distributed
Hypermedia Method for Automatically Invoking External Application Providing Interaction and Display of
Embedded Objects within a Hypermedia Document (U.S. Patent No. 5,838,906) and Distributed Hypermedia
Method and System for Automatically Invoking External Application Providing Interaction and Display of
Embedded Objects within a Hypermedia Document (U.S. Patent No. 7,599,985) and seeks injunctive relief,
monetary damages, costs, and attorneys fees. In February 2012, the court held a jury trial to determine the
validity of the asserted patent claims, and the jury found all asserted claims invalid. In August 2012, the plaintiff
appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, which affirmed the verdict in July 2013.
In September 2010, Olympic Developments AG, LLC filed a complaint against Amazon.com, Inc. for
patent infringement in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. The complaint
alleges, among other things, that certain aspects of our technology, including our Kindle e-reader, infringe two
patents owned by the plaintiff purporting to cover a Transactional Processing System (U.S. Patent
No. 5,475,585) and a Device for Controlling Remote Interactive Receiver (U.S. Patent No. 6,246,400B1) and
seeks monetary damages, injunctive relief, costs and attorneys fees. In February 2011, the case was transferred
to the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington. In September 2011, the court entered
an order staying the lawsuit pending the outcome of the Patent and Trademark Offices re-examination of the
patentsin-suit. In June 2013, we entered into a settlement of the litigation that included, among other things, a
payment to the plaintiff. The settlement was not material to either the current or future years.
In January 2011, Rovi Corporation, Rovi Guides, Inc., United Video Properties, Inc., TV Guide Online,
LLC, and TV Guide Online, Inc. filed a complaint against Amazon.com, Inc. and IMDb.com, Inc. in the United
States District Court for the District of Delaware. The plaintiffs alleged, among other things, that the use of links
on instant video web pages to DVD and Blu-ray discs; instant video preview, TV season, and season pass
options; IMDb TV listings (localized listings); and links on IMDb title pages to DVD and Blue-ray pages on
Amazons website infringed one or more of U.S. Patent No. 5,988,078, entitled Method and Apparatus for
Receiving Customized Television Programming Information by Transmitting Geographic Location to a Service
Provider Through a Wide-Area Network; U.S. Patent No. 6,275,268, entitled Electronic Television Program
Guide with Remote Product Ordering; U.S. Patent No. 6,769,128, entitled Electronic Television Program
Guide Schedule System and Method with Data Feed Access; U.S. Patent No. 7,493,643, entitled Program
Guide System with Video-On-Demand Browsing; and U.S. Patent No. 7,603,690, entitled Interactive
Television Program Guide System with Pay Program Package Promotion. The complaint sought an unspecified
amount of damages, enhanced damages, interest, attorneys fees, and an injunction. In August 2012, the court
granted a stipulated judgment of non-infringement for U.S. Patent No. 6,769,128. In November 2012, Rovis
damages expert opined that, if we were found to infringe the patents-in-suit and the patents were found to be
valid (both of which we disputed), Amazon and its affiliates should have paid damages of approximately $40
million, subject to enhancement. In December 2012, the court dismissed with prejudice plaintiffs claims for
infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 5,988,078 and 7,493,643. In March 2013, the court granted a stipulated
judgment of non-infringement for U.S. Patent Nos. 7,603,690 and 6,275,268, resolving all remaining claims in
Amazons favor. In May 2013, the plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal. We dispute the allegations of wrongdoing
and intend to vigorously defend ourselves in this matter.
In February 2011, SFA Systems, LLC, filed a complaint against Amazon.com, Inc., Zappos.com, Inc., and
Zappos Development, Inc. for patent infringement in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of
Texas. The complaint alleges, among other things, that by using computer-implemented systems and methods
for personalization Amazon and Zappos infringe a patent owned by the plaintiff purporting to cover an
Integrated Computerized Sales Force Automation System (U.S. Patent No. 6,067,525), and seeks monetary
damages, interest, costs, and attorneys fees. In August 2011, the plaintiff filed an additional complaint against
us in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alleging, among other things, that certain
supply chain, sales, marketing, and inventory systems and methods used by Amazon and Zappos infringe a
patent owned by the plaintiff purporting to cover a Sales Force Automation System and Method (U.S. Patent
No. 7,941,341), and seeking monetary damages, interest, costs, and attorneys fees. In May 2013, SFAs
damages expert opined that, if we were found to infringe and the patents-in-suit are found to be valid (both of
which we dispute), Amazon should pay damages of between $71.2 million and $106.9 million. In June 2013,
Amazons damages expert opined that, under the same disputed conditions, Amazon should pay between $1
million and $5 million. We dispute the allegations of wrongdoing and intend to vigorously defend ourselves in
this matter.
In April 2011, Walker Digital LLC filed several complaints against Amazon.com, Inc. for patent
infringement in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. The complaints allege that we
infringe several of the plaintiffs U.S. patents by, among other things, providing cross benefits to customers
through our promotions, (U.S. Patent Nos. 7,831,470 and 7,827,056), using a customers identified original
product to offer a substitute product (U.S. Patent No. 7,236,942), using our product recommendations and
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enabling customers to subscribe to a delivery schedule for products they routinely use at reduced prices (U.S.
Patent No. 5,970,470), and offering personalized advertising based on customers preferences identified using a
data pattern (U.S. Patent No. 7,933,893). Another complaint, filed in the same court in October 2011, alleges
that we infringe plaintiffs U.S. Patent No. 8,041,711 by offering personalized advertising based on customer
preferences that associate data with resource locators. Another complaint, filed in the same court in February
2012, alleges that we infringe plaintiffs U.S. Patent No. 8,112,359 by using product information received from
customers to identify and offer substitute products using a manufacturer database. In January 2013, the plaintiff
filed another complaint in the same court alleging that we infringe U.S. Patent No. 6,381,582 by allowing
customers to make local payments for products ordered online. All of the complaints seek monetary damages,
interest, injunctive relief, costs, and attorneys fees. In March 2013, the complaints asserting U.S. Patent Nos.
7,236,942 and 7,933,893 were voluntarily dismissed with prejudice. In April 2013, the case asserting U.S.
Patent No. 8,041,711 was stayed pending final resolution of the reexamination of that patent. In June 2013, the
court granted defendants motions to dismiss the complaints asserting U.S. Patent Nos. 7,831,470, 7,827,056
and 8,112,359 for lack of standing. We dispute the remaining allegations of wrongdoing and intend to
vigorously defend ourselves in these matters.
In September 2011, LVL Patent Group, LLC filed three complaints against Amazon.com, Inc., IMDb, Inc.
and IMDb.com for patent infringement in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. The
complaints alleged, among other things, that certain aspects of our technology, including our mobile
applications, infringed four patents owned by the plaintiff purporting to cover a Telephone/Transaction Entry
Device and System for Entering Transaction Data into Databases (U.S. Patent Nos. 5,805,676; 5,987,103; and
8,019,060) and a Data Transaction Assembly Server (U.S. Patent No. 6,044,382), and sought monetary
damages, injunctive relief, costs, and attorneys fees. In August 2012, the court entered judgment declaring the
060 patent to be invalid. In May 2013, we entered into a settlement of the litigation that did not involve a
payment to the plaintiff by Amazon and was not material to either the current or future years.
In November 2012, Lexington Luminance LLC filed a complaint against Amazon.com, Inc. and Amazon
Digital Services, Inc. in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. The complaint
alleges, among other things, that certain light-emitting diodes in Kindle Fire infringe U.S. Patent No. 6,936,851,
entitled Semiconductor Light-Emitting Device and Method for Manufacturing Same. The complaint seeks an
unspecified amount of damages and an injunction or, in the absence of an injunction, a compulsory ongoing
royalty. We dispute the allegations of wrongdoing and intend to defend ourselves vigorously in this matter.
In May 2013, the Trustees of Boston University filed a complaint against Amazon.com, Inc. aka
Amazon.com Auctions, Inc. in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. The complaint
alleges, among other things, that certain light-emitting diodes in Kindle Paperwhite infringe U.S. Patent
No. 5,686,738, entitled Highly Insulating Monocrystalline Gallium Nitride Thin Films. The complaint seeks
an unspecified amount of damages, interest, and an injunction. We dispute the allegations of wrongdoing and
intend to defend ourselves vigorously in this matter.
In May 2013, Cloud Satchel LLC filed a complaint against Amazon.com, Inc. in the United States District
Court for the District of Delaware. The complaint alleges, among other things, that Amazons Kindle line of
products and associated web-based storage systems infringe U.S. Patent Nos. 5,862,321 and 6,144,997, both
entitled System and Method for Accessing and Distributing Electronic Documents. The complaint seeks an
unspecified amount of damages, interest, attorneys fees, and injunctive relief. We dispute the allegations of
wrongdoing and intend to defend ourselves vigorously in this matter.
In June 2013, Adaptix, Inc. filed a complaint against Amazon.com, Inc. in the United States District Court
for the Eastern District of Texas. The complaint alleges, among other things, that Kindle Fire infringes U.S.
Patent Nos. 7,454,212 and 6,947,748, both entitled OFDMA With Adaptive Subcarrier-Cluster Configuration
and Selective Loading. The complaint seeks an unspecified amount of damages, interest, injunctive relief, and
attorneys fees. We dispute the allegations of wrongdoing and intend to vigorously defend ourselves in this
matter.
In June 2013, Elia Data of Texas, LLC filed a complaint against Amazon.com, Inc. in the United States
District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The complaint alleges, among other things, that a number of
Amazons web services, including Management Console, Simple Storage Service, Elastic Compute Cloud,
Elastic Load Balancing, and/or Route 53, infringe U.S. Patent No. 7,113,996, entitled Method and System for
Secured Transport and Storage of Data on a Network. The complaint seeks an unspecified amount of damages,
interest, injunctive relief, and attorneys fees. We dispute the allegations of wrongdoing and intend to defend
ourselves vigorously in this matter.
In July 2013, Research Frontiers, Inc. filed a complaint against Amazon.com, Inc. in the United States
District Court for the District of Delaware. The complaint alleges, among other things, that electronic paper
displays in Kindle e-readers, including Kindle 1st Generation, Kindle 2nd Generation, Kindle DX, Kindle 3G,
Kindle Touch, Kindle Keyboard, and Kindle Paperwhite, infringe U.S. Patent Nos. 6,606,185, entitled SPD
Films and Light Valves Comprising Liquid Suspensions of Heat-Reflective Particles of Mixed Metal Oxides
and Methods of Making Such Particles, and 5,463,491, entitled Light Valve Employing a Film Comprising an
Encapsulated Liquid Suspension, and Method of Making Such Film. The complaint seeks an unspecified
amount of damages, interest, injunctive relief, and attorneys fees. We dispute the allegations of wrongdoing and
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In July 2013, Telebuyer, LLC filed a complaint against Amazon.com, Inc., Amazon Web Services LLC,
and VADATA, Inc. in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. The complaint
alleges, among other things, that certain features used on our retail websiteincluding high resolution video and
still images, user-indicated areas of interest, targeted follow-up communications, vendor proposals, on-line chat,
Gold Box and Lightning Deals, and vendor ratingsinfringe seven U.S. patents, Nos. 6,323,894, 7,835,508,
7,835,509, 7,839,984, 8,059,796, 8,098,272, and 8,315,364, all entitled Commercial Product Routing System
With Video Vending Capability. The complaint seeks an unspecified amount of damages, interest, and
injunctive relief. We dispute the allegations of wrongdoing and intend to vigorously defend ourselves in this
matter.
We cannot predict the impact (if any) that any of the matters described above or in our 2012 Annual
Report on Form 10-K or Form 10-Q for the Period Ended March 31, 2013, may have on our business, results of
operations, financial position, or cash flows. Because of the inherent uncertainties of such matters, including the
early stage and lack of specific damage claims in many of them, we cannot estimate the range of possible losses
from them (except as otherwise indicated).
See also Note 7 Income Taxes.
Note 4 Equity-Method Investments
LivingSocials summarized condensed financial information, as provided to us by LivingSocial, is as
follows (in millions):

Six Months Ended
June 30,
2013 2012
Statement of Operations:

Revenue $ 264 $ 248
Operating expense 342 425

Operating loss (78 ) (177 )
Net income (loss) (1) $ (81 ) $ 65

(1) The difference between the operating loss and net income for the six months ended June 30, 2012 is
primarily due to non-operating, non-cash gains on previously held equity positions in companies that
LivingSocial acquired during Q1 2012.
As of June 30, 2013, the book value of our equity-method investment in LivingSocial was $25 million.
Additionally, in Q1 2013 we made a $56 million investment in LivingSocial that we have recorded as a cost
method investment, bringing our total investment in LivingSocial to approximately 31% of voting stock.
Note 5 Long-Term Debt
In November 2012, we issued $3.0 billion of unsecured senior notes in three tranches as described in the
table below (collectively, the Notes). As of June 30, 2013, and December 31, 2012, the unamortized discount
on the Notes was $25 million and $27 million. We also have other long-term debt with a carrying amount,
including the current portion, of $758 million and $691 million at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012. The
face value of our total long-term debt obligations is as follows (in millions):

June 30,
2013
December 31,
2012
0.65% Notes due on November 27, 2015 $ 750 $ 750
1.20% Notes due on November 29, 2017 1,000 1,000
2.50% Notes due on November 29, 2022 1,250 1,250
Other long-term debt 758 691

Total debt 3,758 3,691
Less current portion of long-term debt (691 ) (579 )

Face value of long-term debt $ 3,067 $ 3,112

The effective interest rates of the 2015, 2017, and 2022 Notes were 0.84%, 1.38%, and 2.66%. Interest on
the Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears in May and November. We may redeem the Notes at any time in
whole, or from time to time, in part at specified redemption prices. We are not subject to any financial covenants
under the Notes. We used the net proceeds from the issuance of the Notes for general corporate purposes. The
estimated fair value of the Notes was approximately $2.9 billion and $3.0 billion at June 30, 2013 and
December 31, 2012, which is based on quoted prices for our publicly-traded debt as of that date.
The other debt, including the current portion, had a weighted average interest rate of 6.7% and 6.4% at
June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012. We used the net proceeds from the issuance of the debt to fund certain
international operations. The estimated fair value of the other long-term debt, which is based on Level 2 inputs,
approximated its carrying value at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

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Note 6 Stockholders Equity
Stock Repurchase Activity
In January 2010, our Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to $2.0 billion of our
common stock with no fixed expiration. We have $763 million remaining under the $2.0 billion repurchase
program.
Stock Award Activity
Common shares outstanding plus shares underlying outstanding stock awards totaled 474 million at
June 30, 2013, and 470 million at December 31, 2012. These totals include all vested and unvested stock-based
awards outstanding, including those awards we estimate will be forfeited. The following table summarizes our
restricted stock unit activity for the six months ended June 30, 2013 (in millions):

Number of Units
Weighted Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
Outstanding at December 31, 2012 15.4 $ 184
Units granted 4.7 260
Units vested (2.3 ) 152
Units forfeited (0.9 ) 201

Outstanding at June 30, 2013 16.9 $ 209

Scheduled vesting for outstanding restricted stock units at June 30, 2013, is as follows (in millions):

Six Months
Ended
December 31, Year Ended December 31,
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Thereafter Total
Scheduled vestingrestricted stock units 2.3 5.4 5.5 2.5 0.9 0.3 16.9

As of June 30, 2013, there was $1.7 billion of net unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested
stock-based compensation arrangements. This compensation is recognized on an accelerated basis with
approximately half of the compensation expected to be expensed in the next twelve months, and has a weighted
average recognition period of 1.2 years.
Note 7 Income Taxes
Our tax provision or benefit from income taxes for interim periods is determined using an estimate of our
annual effective tax rate, adjusted for discrete items, if any, that are taken into account in the relevant period.
Each quarter we update our estimate of the annual effective tax rate, and if our estimated tax rate changes, we
make a cumulative adjustment.
Our quarterly tax provision, and our quarterly estimate of our annual effective tax rate, is subject to
significant variation due to several factors, including variability in accurately predicting our pre-tax and taxable
income and loss and the mix of jurisdictions to which they relate, changes in how we do business, acquisitions
(including integrations) and investments, audit developments, foreign currency gains (losses), changes in law,
regulations, and administrative practices, and relative changes of expenses or losses for which tax benefits are
not recognized. Additionally, our effective tax rate can be more or less volatile based on the amount of pre-tax
income. For example, the impact of discrete items and non-deductible expenses on our effective tax rate is
greater when our pre-tax income is lower.
In 2013, our effective tax rate will be significantly affected by the favorable impact of earnings in lower
tax rate jurisdictions and the adverse effect of losses incurred in certain foreign jurisdictions for which we may
not realize a tax benefit. Income earned in lower tax jurisdictions is primarily related to our European
operations, which are headquartered in Luxembourg. Losses incurred in foreign jurisdictions for which we may
not realize a tax benefit reduce our pre-tax income without a corresponding reduction in our tax expense, and
therefore increase our effective tax rate.
The year to date tax benefit as of June 30, 2013 includes $51 million of discrete tax benefits primarily
resulting from the retroactive reinstatement of the federal research and development credit that was enacted in
January 2013.
Cash paid for income taxes (net of refunds) was $34 million and $20 million in Q2 2013 and Q2 2012,
and $120 million and $39 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012.

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As of June 30, 2013, and December 31, 2012, gross unrecognized tax benefits (tax contingencies) were
$317 million and $294 million. We expect the total amount of tax contingencies will grow in 2013. In addition,
changes in state, federal, and foreign tax laws may increase our tax contingencies. The timing of the resolution
of income tax examinations is highly uncertain, and the amounts ultimately paid, if any, upon resolution of the
issues raised by the taxing authorities may differ from the amounts accrued. It is reasonably possible that within
the next 12 months we will receive additional assessments by various tax authorities or possibly reach resolution
of income tax examinations in one or more jurisdictions. These assessments or settlements may or may not
result in changes to our contingencies related to positions on prior years tax filings.
We are under examination, or may be subject to examination, by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for
the calendar year 2005 or thereafter. These examinations may lead to ordinary course adjustments or proposed
adjustments to our taxes or our net operating losses. As previously disclosed, we have received Notices of
Proposed Adjustment from the IRS for the 2005 and 2006 calendar years relating to transfer pricing with our
foreign subsidiaries. The IRS is seeking to increase our U.S. taxable income by an amount that would result in
additional federal tax over a seven year period beginning in 2005, totaling approximately $1.5 billion, subject to
interest. To date, we have not resolved this matter administratively and, in December 2012, we petitioned the
U.S. Tax Court to resolve the matter. We continue to disagree with these IRS positions and intend to vigorously
contest them.
Certain of our subsidiaries are under examination or investigation or may be subject to examination or
investigation by the French Tax Administration (FTA) for calendar year 2006 or thereafter. These
examinations may lead to ordinary course adjustments or proposed adjustments to our taxes. While we have not
yet received a final assessment from the FTA, in September 2012, we received proposed tax assessment notices
for calendar years 2006 through 2010 relating to the allocation of income between foreign jurisdictions. The
notices propose additional French tax of approximately $250 million, including interest and penalties through
the date of the assessment. We disagree with the proposed assessment and intend to vigorously contest it. We
plan to pursue all available administrative remedies at the FTA, and if we are not able to resolve this matter with
the FTA, we plan to pursue judicial remedies. We are also subject to taxation in various states and other foreign
jurisdictions including China, Germany, Japan, Luxembourg, and the United Kingdom. We are or may be
subject to examination by these particular tax authorities for the calendar year 2003 and thereafter.
Note 8 Segment Information
We have organized our operations into two principal segments: North America and International. We
present our segment information along the same lines that our Chief Executive Officer reviews our operating
results in assessing performance and allocating resources.
We allocate to segment results the operating expenses Fulfillment, Marketing, Technology and
content, and General and administrative, but exclude from our allocations the portions of these expense lines
attributable to stock-based compensation. We do not allocate the line item Other operating expense (income),
net to our segment operating results. A majority of our costs for Technology and content are incurred in the
United States and most of these costs are allocated to our North America segment. There are no internal revenue
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Information on reportable segments and reconciliation to consolidated net income (loss) is as follows (in
millions):

Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2013 2012 2013 2012
North America

Net sales $ 9,495 $ 7,326 $ 18,886 $ 14,754
Segment operating expenses (1) 9,086 6,982 18,020 14,061

Segment operating income $ 409 $ 344 $ 866 $ 693

International

Net sales $ 6,209 $ 5,508 $ 12,888 $ 11,265

Segment operating income (loss) $ $ 16 $ (16 ) $ 65

Consolidated

Net sales $ 15,704 $ 12,834 $ 31,774 $ 26,019

Segment operating income 409 360 850 758
Stock-based compensation (298 ) (221 ) (526 ) (381 )
Other operating income (expense), net (32 ) (32 ) (64 ) (79 )

Income from operations 79 107 260 298
Total non-operating income (expense) (62 ) 39 (162 ) (69 )
Benefit (provision) for income taxes (13 ) (109 ) 6 (151 )
Equity-method investment activity, net of tax (11 ) (30 ) (29 ) 59

Net income (loss) $ (7 ) $ 7 $ 75 $ 137

(1) Represents operating expenses, excluding stock-based compensation and Other operating expense
(income), net, which are not allocated to segments.
Net sales of similar products and services were as follows (in millions):

Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2013 2012 2013 2012
Net Sales:

Media $ 4,397 $ 4,119 $ 9,455 $ 8,828
Electronics and other general merchandise 10,415 8,161 20,629 16,136
Other (1) 892 554 1,690 1,055

$ 15,704 $ 12,834 $ 31,774 $ 26,019

(1) Includes sales from non-retail activities, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) in the North America
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Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact,
including statements regarding guidance, industry prospects, or future results of operations or financial
position, made in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are forward-looking. We use words such as anticipates,
believes, expects, future, intends, and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-
looking statements reflect managements current expectations and are inherently uncertain. Actual results could
differ materially for a variety of reasons, including, among others, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates,
changes in global economic conditions and consumer spending, world events, the rate of growth of the Internet
and online commerce, the amount that Amazon.com invests in new business opportunities and the timing of
those investments, the mix of products sold to customers, the mix of net sales derived from products as
compared with services, the extent to which we owe income taxes, competition, management of growth, potential
fluctuations in operating results, international growth and expansion, the outcomes of legal proceedings and
claims, fulfillment and data center optimization, risks of inventory management, seasonality, the degree to
which the Company enters into, maintains, and develops commercial agreements, acquisitions, and strategic
transactions, payments risks, and risks of fulfillment throughput and productivity. In addition, the current global
economic climate amplifies many of these risks. These risks and uncertainties, as well as other risks and
uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ significantly from managements expectations, are
described in greater detail in Item 1A of Part II, Risk Factors.
For additional information, see Item 7 of Part II, Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations Overview of our 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Critical Accounting J udgments
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent
assets and liabilities in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. The SEC has defined a
companys critical accounting policies as the ones that are most important to the portrayal of the
companys financial condition and results of operations, and which require the company to make its most
difficult and subjective judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates of matters that are inherently
uncertain. Based on this definition, we have identified the critical accounting policies and judgments addressed
below. We also have other key accounting policies, which involve the use of estimates, judgments, and
assumptions that are significant to understanding our results. For additional information, see Item 8 of Part II,
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data Note 1 Description of Business and Accounting Policies,
of our 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K and Item 1 of Part I, Financial Statements Note 1 Accounting
Policies, of this Form 10-Q. Although we believe that our estimates, assumptions, and judgments are
reasonable, they are based upon information presently available. Actual results may differ significantly from
these estimates under different assumptions, judgments, or conditions.
Inventories
Inventories, consisting of products available for sale, are primarily accounted for using the first-in first-out
(FIFO) method, and are valued at the lower of cost or market value. This valuation requires us to make
judgments, based on currently-available information, about the likely method of disposition, such as through
sales to individual customers, returns to product vendors, or liquidations, and expected recoverable values of
each disposition category.
These assumptions about future disposition of inventory are inherently uncertain. As a measure of
sensitivity, for every 1% of additional inventory valuation allowance at June 30, 2013, we would have recorded
an additional cost of sales of approximately $56 million.
Goodwill
We evaluate goodwill for impairment annually or more frequently when an event occurs or circumstances
change that indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Our annual testing date is October 1. We
test goodwill for impairment by first comparing the book value of net assets to the fair value of the reporting
units. If the fair value is determined to be less than the book value or qualitative factors indicate that it is more
likely than not that goodwill is impaired, a second step is performed to compute the amount of impairment as
the difference between the estimated fair value of goodwill and the carrying value. We estimate the fair value of
the reporting units using discounted cash flows. Forecasts of future cash flow are based on our best estimate of
future net sales and operating expenses, based primarily on expected category expansion, pricing, market
segment share, and general economic conditions. Certain estimates of discounted cash flows involve businesses
and geographies with limited financial history and developing revenue models. Changes in these forecasts could
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During the quarter, management monitored the actual performance of the business relative to the fair
value assumptions used during our annual goodwill impairment test. For the periods presented, no triggering
events were identified that required an update to our annual impairment test. As a measure of sensitivity, a 10%
decrease in the fair value of any of our reporting units as of December 31, 2012, would have had no impact on
the carrying value of our goodwill.
Financial and credit market volatility directly impacts our fair value measurement through our weighted
average cost of capital that we use to determine our discount rate and through our stock price that we use to
determine our market capitalization. During times of volatility, significant judgment must be applied to
determine whether credit or stock price changes are a short-term swing or a longer-term trend. As a measure of
sensitivity, a prolonged 20% decrease from our June 30, 2013, closing stock price would not be an indicator of
possible impairment.
Stock-Based Compensation
We measure compensation cost for stock awards at fair value and recognize it as compensation expense
over the service period for awards expected to vest. The fair value of restricted stock units is determined based
on the number of shares granted and the quoted price of our common stock. The estimation of stock awards that
will ultimately vest requires judgment for the amount that will be forfeited, and to the extent actual results or
updated estimates differ from our current estimates, such amounts will be recorded as a cumulative adjustment
in the period estimates are revised. We consider many factors when estimating expected forfeitures, including
employee class, economic environment, and historical experience. We update our estimated forfeiture rate
quarterly. A 1% change to our estimated forfeiture rate would have had an approximately $19 million impact on
our Q2 2013 operating income. Our estimated forfeiture rates at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were
27%.
We utilize the accelerated method, rather than the straight-line method, for recognizing compensation
expense. For example, over 50% of the compensation cost related to an award vesting ratably over four years is
expensed in the first year. If forfeited early in the life of an award, the compensation expense adjustment is
much greater under an accelerated method than under a straight-line method.
Income Taxes
We are subject to income taxes in the U.S. and numerous foreign jurisdictions. Significant judgment is
required in evaluating and estimating our provision and accruals for these taxes. During the ordinary course of
business, there are many transactions for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. Our effective tax
rates could be adversely affected by earnings being lower than anticipated in countries where we have lower
statutory rates and higher than anticipated in countries where we have higher statutory rates, by losses incurred
in jurisdictions for which we are not able to realize the related tax benefit, by changes in foreign currency
exchange rates, by entry into new businesses and geographies and changes to our existing businesses, by
acquisitions (including integrations) and investments, by changes in the valuation of our deferred tax assets and
liabilities, or by changes in the relevant tax, accounting, and other laws, regulations, administrative practices,
principles, and interpretations, with the United States, many countries in the European Union, and a number of
other countries actively considering changes in this regard, including fundamental changes to the tax laws
applicable to corporate multinationals. In addition, we are subject to audit in various jurisdictions, and such
jurisdictions may assess additional income tax liabilities against us. Although we believe our tax estimates are
reasonable, the final outcome of tax audits and any related litigation could be materially different from our
historical income tax provisions and accruals. Developments in an audit, litigation, or the relevant laws,
regulations, administrative practices, principles, and interpretations could have a material effect on our operating
results or cash flows in the period or periods for which that development occurs, as well as for prior and
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash flow information is as follows (in millions):

Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
Twelve Months Ended
June 30,
2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012
Operating activities $ 880 $ 594 $ (1,492 ) $ (1,844 ) $ 4,532 $ 3,222
Investing activities (1,420 ) (595 ) (2,369 ) (144 ) (5,820 ) (1,514 )
Financing activities (209 ) 67 (366 ) (938 ) 2,830 (1,352 )
Our financial focus is on long-term, sustainable growth in free cash flow
1
. Free cash flow, a non-GAAP
financial measure, was $265 million for the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2013, compared to $1.1
billion for the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2012, a decrease of 76%. See Non-GAAP Financial
Measures below for a reconciliation of free cash flow to cash provided by operating activities. The decrease in
free cash flow for the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2013, compared to the comparable prior year
period, was primarily due to increased capital expenditures, including the $1.4 billion purchase of property in
December 2012, partially offset by higher operating cash flows. Operating cash flows and free cash flows can be
volatile and are sensitive to many factors, including changes in working capital
2
, the timing and magnitude of
capital expenditures, and our net income (loss). Working capital at any specific point in time is subject to many
variables, including seasonality, inventory management and category expansion, the timing of cash receipts and
payments, vendor payment terms, and fluctuations in foreign exchange rates.
Our principal sources of liquidity are cash flows generated from operations and our cash, cash
equivalents, and marketable securities balances, which, at fair value, were $7.5 billion and $11.4 billion at
June 30, 2013, and December 31, 2012. Amounts held in foreign currencies were $3.6 billion and $5.1 billion at
June 30, 2013, and December 31, 2012, and were primarily Euros, British Pounds, Japanese Yen, and Chinese
Yuan.
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities was $880 million and $594 million for Q2 2013 and Q2
2012, and $(1.5) billion and $(1.8) billion for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012. Our operating cash
flows result primarily from cash received from our consumer, seller, and enterprise customers, advertising
agreements, and our co-branded credit card agreements, offset by cash payments we make for products and
services, employee compensation (less amounts capitalized related to internal use software that are reflected as
cash used in investing activities), payment processing and related transaction costs, operating leases, and interest
payments on our long-term obligations. Cash received from our consumer, seller, and enterprise customers, and
other activities generally corresponds to our net sales. Because consumers primarily use credit cards to buy from
us, our receivables from consumers settle quickly. The increase in operating cash flow for the trailing twelve
months ended June 30, 2013, compared to the comparable prior year period, was primarily due to the increase in
net income, excluding depreciation, amortization, and stock-based compensation, and changes in working
capital.
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities corresponds with capital expenditures, including leasehold
improvements, internal-use software and website development costs, cash outlays for acquisitions, investments
in other companies and intellectual property rights, and purchases, sales, and maturities of marketable securities.
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities was $(1.4) billion and $(595) million for Q2 2013 and Q2 2012,
and $(2.4) billion and $(144) million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, with the variability
caused primarily by changes in capital expenditures, purchases, maturities, and sales of marketable securities
and other investments, and changes in cash paid for acquisitions. Capital expenditures were $855 million and
$657 million during Q2 2013 and Q2 2012, and $1.5 billion and $1.0 billion for the six months ended June 30,
2013 and 2012, with the increases primarily reflecting additional investments in support of continued business
growth due to investments in technology infrastructure, including AWS, and additional capacity to support our
fulfillment operations. We expect this trend to continue over time. Capital expenditures included $116 million
and $91 million for internal-use software and website development during Q2 2013 and Q2 2012, and $227
million and $167 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012. Stock-based compensation
capitalized for internal-use software and website development costs does not affect cash flows. We made cash
payments, net of acquired cash, related to acquisition and other investment activity of $148 million and $624
million during Q2 2013 and Q2 2012, and $251 million and $673 million for the six months ended June 30,
2013 and 2012.

(1)

Free cash flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, is defined as net cash provided by operating activities less
purchases of property and equipment, including internal-use software and website development, both of
which are presented on our consolidated statements of cash flows. See Non-GAAP Financial Measures
below.
(2)

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Cash provided by (used in) financing activities was $(209) million and $67 million for Q2 2013 and Q2
2012, and $(366) million and $(938) million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012. Cash outflows
from financing activities result from common stock repurchases, payments on obligations related to capital
leases and leases accounted for as financing arrangements, and repayments of long-term debt. Payments on
obligations related to capital leases and leases accounted for as financing arrangements and repayments of long-
term debt were $290 million and $141 million in Q2 2013 and Q2 2012, and $473 million and $293 million for
the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012. In Q1 2012, we repurchased $960 million of our common stock
under the $2 billion repurchase program authorized by our Board of Directors. Cash inflows from financing
activities primarily result from proceeds from long-term debt and tax benefits relating to excess stock-based
compensation deductions. Proceeds from long-term debt and other were $81 million and $123 million in Q2
2013 and Q2 2012, and $107 million and $190 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012. Tax
benefits relating to excess stock-based compensation deductions are presented as financing cash flows. Cash
inflows (outflows) from tax benefits related to stock-based compensation deductions were $0 and $85 million
for Q2 2013 and Q2 2012, and $0 and $125 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012.
We recorded net tax provisions of $13 million and $109 million in Q2 2013 and Q2 2012, and a tax
benefit of $6 million and tax provision of $151 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012. We
have tax benefits relating to excess stock-based compensation deductions that are being utilized to reduce our
U.S. taxable income. Except as required under U.S. tax law, we do not provide for U.S. taxes on our
undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries that have not been previously taxed since we intend to invest such
undistributed earnings indefinitely outside of the U.S. If our intent changes or if these funds are needed for our
U.S. operations, we would be required to accrue or pay U.S. taxes on some or all of these undistributed earnings.
Cash taxes paid (net of refunds) were $34 million and $20 million for Q2 2013 and Q2 2012, and $120 million
and $39 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012. As of December 31, 2012, our federal net
operating loss carry forward was approximately $89 million and we had approximately $136 million of federal
tax credits, potentially available to offset future tax liabilities. As we utilize our federal tax credits, we expect
cash paid for taxes to significantly increase. We endeavor to optimize our global taxes on a cash basis, rather
than on a financial reporting basis.
See Item 1 of Part I, Financial Statements Note 3 Commitments and Contingencies for additional
discussion of our principal contractual commitments, as well as our pledged securities. Purchase obligations and
open purchase orders, consisting of inventory and significant non-inventory commitments, were $4.7 billion at
June 30, 2013. Purchase obligations and open purchase orders are generally cancellable in full or in part through
the contractual provisions.
Because of our model we are able to turn our inventory quickly and have a cash-generating operating
cycle
3
. On average, our high inventory velocity means we generally collect from consumers before our
payments to suppliers come due. Inventory turnover
4
was 9 and 10 for Q2 2013 and Q2 2012. We expect
variability in inventory turnover over time since it is affected by several factors, including our product mix, the
mix of sales by us and by other sellers, our continuing focus on in-stock inventory availability and selection of
product offerings, our investment in new geographies and product lines, and the extent to which we choose to
utilize outsource fulfillment providers.
We believe that cash flows generated from operations and our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable
securities balances will be sufficient to meet our anticipated operating cash needs for at least the next 12 months.
However, any projections of future cash needs and cash flows are subject to substantial uncertainty. See Item 1A
of Part II, Risk Factors. We continually evaluate opportunities to sell additional equity or debt securities,
obtain credit facilities, repurchase common stock, pay dividends, or repurchase, refinance, or otherwise
restructure our debt for strategic reasons or to further strengthen our financial position. The sale of additional
equity or convertible debt securities would likely be dilutive to our shareholders. In addition, we will, from time
to time, consider the acquisition of, or investment in, complementary businesses, products, services, and
technologies, which might affect our liquidity requirements or cause us to issue additional equity or debt
securities. There can be no assurance that additional lines-of-credit or financing instruments will be available in
amounts or on terms acceptable to us, if at all.

(3)

The operating cycle is number of days of sales in inventory plus number of days of sales in accounts
receivable minus accounts payable days.
(4)

Inventory turnover is the quotient of trailing twelve month cost of sales to average inventory over five
quarter ends.

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Results of Operations
We have organized our operations into two principal segments: North America and International. We
present our segment information along the same lines that our Chief Executive Officer reviews our operating
results in assessing performance and allocating resources.
Net Sales
Net sales include product and services sales. Product sales represent revenue from the sale of products and
related shipping fees and digital content where we are the seller of record. Services sales represent third-party
seller fees earned (including commissions) and related shipping fees, digital content subscriptions, and non-
retail activities such as AWS. Net sales information is as follows (in millions):

Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2013 2012 2013 2012
Net Sales:

North America $ 9,495 $ 7,326 $ 18,886 $ 14,754
International 6,209 5,508 12,888 11,265

Consolidated $ 15,704 $ 12,834 $ 31,774 $ 26,019

Year-over-year Percentage Growth:

North America 30 % 36 % 28 % 36 %
International 13 22 14 27
Consolidated 22 29 22 32
Year-over-year Percentage Growth, excluding
effect of exchange rates:

North America 30 % 36 % 28 % 36 %
Consolidated 25 32 25 33
Net Sales Mix:

North America 60 % 57 % 59 % 57 %

Consolidated 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 %

Sales increased 22% in Q2 2013 and 22% for the six months ended June 30, 2013, compared to the
comparable prior year periods. Changes in currency exchange rates impacted net sales by $(392) million and
$(272) million for Q2 2013 and Q2 2012, and by $(694) million and $(328) million for the six months ended
June 30, 2013 and 2012. For a discussion of the effect on sales growth of exchange rates, see Effect of
Exchange Rates below.
North America sales grew 30% in Q2 2013 and 28% for the six months ended June 30, 2013, compared to
the comparable prior year periods. The sales growth primarily reflects increased unit sales, including sales by
marketplace sellers. Increased unit sales were driven largely by our continued efforts to reduce prices for our
customers, including from our shipping offers, by sales in faster growing categories such as electronics and
other general merchandise, by increased in-stock inventory availability, and by increased selection of product
offerings.
International sales grew 13% in Q2 2013 and 14% for the six months ended June 30, 2013, compared to
the comparable prior year periods. The sales growth primarily reflects increased unit sales, including sales by
marketplace sellers. Increased unit sales were driven largely by our continued efforts to reduce prices for our
customers, including from our shipping offers, by sales in faster growing categories such as electronics and
other general merchandise, by increased in-stock inventory availability, and by increased selection of product
offerings. Additionally, changes in currency exchange rates impacted International net sales by $(391) million
and $(269) million for Q2 2013 and Q2 2012, and $(692) million and $(323) million for the six months ended
June 30, 2013 and 2012. We expect that, over time, our International segment will represent 50% or more of our
consolidated net sales.

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Supplemental Information
Supplemental information about shipping results is as follows (in millions):

Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2013 2012 2013 2012
Shipping Activity:

Shipping revenue (1)(2)(3) $ 646 $ 469 $ 1,279 $ 930
Outbound shipping costs (1,364 ) (1,054 ) (2,760 ) (2,183 )

Net shipping cost $ (718 ) $ (585 ) $ (1,481 ) $ (1,253 )


Shipping revenue 38 % 42 % 37 % 41 %
Outbound shipping costs 29 29 26 36
Net shipping cost 23 20 18 33
Percent of Net Sales:

Shipping revenue 4.1 % 3.6 % 4.0 % 3.6 %
Outbound shipping costs (8.7 ) (8.2 ) (8.7 ) (8.4 )

Net shipping cost (4.6 )% (4.6 )% (4.7 )% (4.8 )%

(1) Excludes amounts earned on shipping activities by third-party sellers where we do not provide the
fulfillment service.
(2) Includes a portion of amounts earned from Amazon Prime memberships.
(3) Includes amounts earned from Fulfillment by Amazon programs related to shipping services.
We expect our net cost of shipping to continue to increase to the extent our customers accept and use our
shipping offers at an increasing rate, our product mix shifts to the electronics and other general merchandise
category, we reduce shipping rates, we use more expensive shipping methods, and we offer additional services.
We seek to mitigate costs of shipping over time in part through achieving higher sales volumes, optimizing
placement of fulfillment centers, negotiating better terms with our suppliers, and achieving better operating
efficiencies. We believe that offering low prices to our customers is fundamental to our future success, and one
way we offer lower prices is through shipping offers.

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Net sales by similar products and services were as follows (in millions):

Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2013 2012 2013 2012
Net Sales:

North America

Media $ 2,173 $ 1,874 $ 4,686 $ 4,070
Electronics and other general
merchandise 6,478 4,937 12,606 9,710
Other (1) 844 515 1,594 974

Total North America $ 9,495 $ 7,326 $ 18,886 $ 14,754

International

Media $ 2,224 $ 2,245 $ 4,769 $ 4,758
merchandise 3,937 3,224 8,024 6,426
Other (1) 48 39 95 81

Total International $ 6,209 $ 5,508 $ 12,888 $ 11,265

Consolidated

Media $ 4,397 $ 4,119 $ 9,455 $ 8,828
merchandise 10,415 8,161 20,629 16,136
Other (1) 892 554 1,690 1,055

Total consolidated $ 15,704 $ 12,834 $ 31,774 $ 26,019


North America

Media 16 % 18 % 15 % 17 %
merchandise 31 41 30 43
Other 64 58 64 62
Total North America 30 36 28 36
International

Media (1 )% 8 % % 15 %
Other 22 14 18 19
Total International 13 22 14 27
Consolidated

Media 7 % 13 % 7 % 16 %
Other 61 54 60 57
Total consolidated 22 29 22 32

Excluding the effect of exchange rates

International

Media 7 % 12 % 7 % 17 %
Other 27 20 22 23
Total International 20 28 21 30
Consolidated

Media 11 % 15 % 11 % 17 %
Other 61 55 61 58
Total consolidated 25 32 25 33
Consolidated Net Sales Mix:

Media 28 % 32 % 30 % 34 %
Other 6 4 5 4

Total consolidated 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 %

(1) Includes sales from non-retail activities, such as AWS in the North America segment, advertising services,
and our co-branded credit card agreements in both segments.

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Operating Expenses
Information about operating expenses with and without stock-based compensation is as follows (in
millions):

Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
2013 2012 2013 2012

As
Reporte
d
Stock-
Based
Compe
n- Net
As
Reporte
d
Stock-
Based
Compe
n- Net
As
Reporte
d
Stock-
Based
Compe
n- Net
As
Reporte
d
Stock-
Based
Compe
n- Net
sation sation sation sation
Operating
Expenses:

Cost of
sales $ 11,209 $ $
11,20
9 $ 9,488 $ $ 9,488 $ 23,010 $ $
23,01
0 $ 19,515 $ $
19,51
5
Fulfillment
1,837 (81
)
1,756 1,356 (58
)
1,298 3,633 (142
)
3,491 2,651 (94
)
2,557
Marketing
675 (24
)
651 537 (16
)
521 1,307 (40
)
1,267 1,017 (28
)
989
Technology
and
content 1,586 (155
)
1,431 1,082 (112
)
970 2,969 (274
)
2,695 2,027 (198
)
1,829
General and
administ
rative 286 (38
)
248 232 (35
)
197 531 (70
)
461 432 (61
)
371
Other
operatin
g
expense
(income
), net 32 32 32 32 64 64 79 79

Total
oper
atin
g
exp
ense
s $ 15,625 $ (298
)
$
15,32
7 $ 12,727 $ (221
)
$
12,50
6 $ 31,514 $ (526
)
$
30,98
8 $ 25,721 $ (381
)
$
25,34
0

Year-over-year
Percentage
Growth:

Fulfillment
35
%

35
%
44
%

43
%
37
%

36
%
48
%

47
%

Marketing 26

25 58

57 29

28 52

52
Technology
and
content 47

48 55

56 47

47 59

60
General and
administ
rative 23

26 40

41 23

24 44

45
Percent of Net
Sales:

Fulfillment
11.7
%

11.2
%
10.6
%

10.1
%
11.4
%

11.0
%
10.2
%

9.8
%

Marketing 4.3

4.1 4.2

4.1 4.1

4.0 3.9

3.8
Technology
and
content 10.1

9.1 8.4

7.6 9.3

8.5 7.8

7.0
General and
administ
rative 1.8

1.6 1.8

1.5 1.7

1.5 1.7

1.4
Operating expenses without stock-based compensation are non-GAAP financial measures. See Non-
GAAP Financial Measures below.
Cost of Sales
Cost of sales consists of the purchase price of consumer products and digital content where we are the
seller of record, including Prime Instant Video, inbound and outbound shipping charges, and packaging
supplies. Shipping charges to receive products from our suppliers are included in our inventory, and recognized
as cost of sales upon sale of products to our customers.
The increase in cost of sales in absolute dollars in Q2 2013 and for the six months ended June 30, 2013,
compared to the comparable prior year periods, is primarily due to increased product, digital content, and
shipping costs resulting from increased sales, as well as from expansion of digital offerings.
Consolidated gross profit and gross margin for each of the periods presented were as follows:

Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2013 2012 2013 2012
Gross profit (in millions) $ 4,495 $ 3,346 $ 8,764 $ 6,504
Gross margin 28.6 % 26.1 % 27.6 % 25.0 %
Gross margin increased in Q2 2013 and for the six months ended June 30, 2013, compared to the
comparable prior year periods, primarily due to services sales increasing as a percentage of total sales. We
believe that income from operations is a more meaningful measure than gross profit and gross margin due to the
diversity of our product categories and services.

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Fulfillment
Fulfillment costs as a percentage of net sales may vary due to several factors, such as payment processing
and related transaction costs, our level of productivity and accuracy, changes in volume, size, and weight of
units received and fulfilled, timing of fulfillment capacity expansion, the extent we utilize fulfillment services
provided by third parties, mix of products and services sold, and our ability to affect customer service contacts
per unit by implementing improvements in our operations and enhancements to our customer self-service
features. Additionally, because payment processing and fulfillment costs associated with seller transactions are
based on the gross purchase price of underlying transactions, and payment processing and related transaction
and fulfillment costs are higher as a percentage of sales versus our retail sales, sales by our sellers have higher
fulfillment costs as a percent of net sales.
The increase in fulfillment costs in absolute dollars in Q2 2013 and for the six months ending June 30,
2013, compared to the comparable prior year periods, is primarily due to variable costs corresponding with
increased physical and digital product and services sales volume, inventory levels, and sales mix; costs from
expanding fulfillment capacity; and payment processing and related transaction costs.
We seek to expand our fulfillment capacity to accommodate greater selection and in-stock inventory
levels and meet anticipated shipment volumes from sales of our own products as well as sales by third parties
for which we provide the fulfillment services. We evaluate our facility requirements as necessary.
Marketing
We direct customers to our websites primarily through a number of targeted online marketing channels,
such as our Associates program, sponsored search, portal advertising, email marketing campaigns, and other
initiatives. Our marketing expenses are largely variable, based on growth in sales and changes in rates. To the
extent there is increased or decreased competition for these traffic sources, or to the extent our mix of these
channels shifts, we would expect to see a corresponding change in our marketing expense.
The increase in marketing costs in absolute dollars in Q2 2013 and for the six months ended June 30,
2013, compared to the comparable prior year periods, is primarily due to increased spending on online
marketing channels, such as our sponsored search programs and our Associates program, payroll and related
expenses, and television advertising.
While costs associated with Amazon Prime memberships and other shipping offers are not included in
marketing expense, we view these offers as effective worldwide marketing tools, and intend to continue offering
them indefinitely.
Technology and Content
We seek to efficiently invest in several areas of technology and content such as technology infrastructure,
including AWS, digital initiatives, and expansion of new and existing physical and digital product categories
and offerings, so we may continue to enhance the customer experience and improve our process efficiency. We
expect spending in technology and content to increase over time as we continue to add employees and
technology infrastructure.
The increase in technology and content costs in absolute dollars in Q2 2013 and for the six months ended
June 30, 2013, compared to the comparable prior year periods, is primarily due to increases in payroll and
related expenses, including those associated with our digital initiatives, and increased spending on technology
infrastructure, including AWS. We expect these trends to continue over time as we invest in these areas by
increasing payroll and related expenses and adding technology infrastructure. See Item 7 of Part II,
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Overview of our
2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion of how management views advances in technology and the
importance of innovation.
During Q2 2013 and Q2 2012, we capitalized $141 million (including $25 million of stock-based
compensation) and $111 million (including $19 million of stock-based compensation) of costs associated with
internal-use software and website development. For the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, we
capitalized $271 million (including $44 million of stock-based compensation) and $199 million (including $32
million of stock-based compensation) of costs associated with internal-use software and website development.
Amortization of previously capitalized amounts was $107 million and $77 million for Q2 2013 and Q2 2012,
and $209 million and $148 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012. A majority of our
technology costs are incurred in the U.S., most of which are allocated to our North America segment.
Infrastructure, other technology, and operating costs incurred to support AWS are included in technology and
content.
General and Administrative
The increase in general and administrative costs in absolute dollars in Q2 2013 and for the six months
ended June 30, 2013, compared to the comparable prior year periods, is primarily due to increases in payroll and
related expenses.

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Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-based compensation was $298 million and $221 million during Q2 2013 and Q2 2012, and $526
million and $381 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012. The increase is primarily due to an
increase in total stock-based compensation value granted to our employees.
Other Operating Expense (Income), Net
Other operating expense (income), net was $32 million for both Q2 2013 and Q2 2012, and $64 million
and $79 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, and was primarily related to the amortization
of intangible assets.
Income from Operations
For the reasons discussed above, income from operations decreased 26% to $79 million in Q2 2013, from
$107 million in Q2 2012, and decreased 13% to $260 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013, from
$298 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012.
Interest Income and Expense
Our interest income was $9 million and $10 million during Q2 2013 and Q2 2012, and $19 million and
$22 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012. We generally invest our excess cash in
investment grade short-to intermediate-term fixed income securities and AAA-rated money market funds. Our
interest income corresponds with the average balance of invested funds and the prevailing rates we are earning
on them, which vary depending on the geographies and currencies in which they are invested.
The primary components of our interest expense are related to our long-term debt and capital and
financing lease arrangements. Interest expense was $33 million and $21 million during Q2 2013 and Q2 2012,
and $66 million and $42 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012.
Other Income (Expense), Net
Other income (expense), net was $(38) million and $50 million during Q2 2013 and Q2 2012, and $(115)
million and $(49) million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012. The primary component of other
income (expense), net is related to foreign-currency gains (losses) on intercompany balances.
Income Taxes
Our tax provision or benefit from income taxes for interim periods is determined using an estimate of our
annual effective tax rate, adjusted for discrete items, if any, that are taken into account in the relevant period.
Each quarter we update our estimate of the annual effective tax rate, and if our estimated tax rate changes, we
make a cumulative adjustment.
Our quarterly tax provision, and our quarterly estimate of our annual effective tax rate, is subject to
significant variation due to several factors, including variability in accurately predicting our pre-tax and taxable
income and loss and the mix of jurisdictions to which they relate, changes in how we do business, acquisitions
(including integrations) and investments, audit developments, foreign currency gains (losses), changes in law,
regulations, and administrative practices, and relative changes of expenses or losses for which tax benefits are
not recognized. Additionally, our effective tax rate can be more or less volatile based on the amount of pre-tax
income. For example, the impact of discrete items and non-deductible expenses on our effective tax rate is
greater when our pre-tax income is lower.
In 2013, our effective tax rate will be significantly affected by the favorable impact of earnings in lower
tax rate jurisdictions and the adverse effect of losses incurred in certain foreign jurisdictions for which we may
not realize a tax benefit. Income earned in lower tax jurisdictions is primarily related to our European
operations, which are headquartered in Luxembourg. Losses incurred in foreign jurisdictions for which we may
not realize a tax benefit reduce our pre-tax income without a corresponding reduction in our tax expense, and
therefore increase our effective tax rate.
The year to date tax benefit as of June 30, 2013 includes $51 million of discrete tax benefits primarily
resulting from the retroactive reinstatement of the federal research and development credit that was enacted in
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Equity-Method Investment Activity, Net of Tax
Equity-method investment activity, net of tax, was $(11) million and $(30) million during Q2 2013 and
Q2 2012, and $(29) million and $59 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012. Details of the
activity are provided below (in millions):

Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2013 2012 2013 2012
Equity in earnings (loss) of LivingSocial:

Gain on existing equity interests, LivingSocial
acquisitions $ $ $ $ 75
Operating and other losses (11 ) (30 ) (29 ) (52 )

Total equity in earnings (loss) of
LivingSocial (11 ) (30 ) (29 ) 23
Amazon dilution gains on LivingSocial investment 37
Other equity-method investment activity, net (1 )

Equity-method investment activity, net of tax $ (11 ) $ (30 ) $ (29 ) $ 59

Effect of Exchange Rates
The effect on our consolidated statements of operations from changes in exchange rates versus the
U.S. Dollar is as follows (in millions):

Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
2013 2012 2013 2012

At Prior
Year
Rates (1
)
Exchang
e
Rate
Effect (2)
As
Reporte
d
At Prior
Year
Rates (1
)
Exchang
e
Rate
Effect (2)
As
Reporte
d
At Prior
Year
Rates (1
)
Exchang
e
Rate
Effect (2)
As
Reporte
d
At Prior
Year
Rates (1
)
Exchang
e
Rate
Effect (2)
As
Reporte
d
Net sales
$ 16,096 $ (392
)
$ 15,704 $ 13,106 $ (272
)
$ 12,834 $ 32,468 $ (694
)
$ 31,774 $ 26,347 $ (328
)
$ 26,019
Operating
expen 15,999 (374
)
15,625 12,990 (263
)
12,727 32,178 (664
)
31,514 26,036 (315
)
25,721
ses
Income
from
opera
tions 97 (18
)
79 115 (8
)
107 290 (30
)
260 311 (13
)
298

(1) Represents the outcome that would have resulted had exchange rates in the reported period been the same
as those in effect in the comparable prior year period for operating results.
(2) Represents the increase or decrease in reported amounts resulting from changes in exchange rates from
those in effect in the comparable prior year period for operating results.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Regulation G, Conditions for Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures, and other SEC regulations define
and prescribe the conditions for use of certain non-GAAP financial information. Our measures of Free cash
flow, operating expenses with and without stock-based compensation, and the effect of exchange rates on our
consolidated statements of operations, meet the definition of non-GAAP financial measures.
Free cash flow is used in addition to and in conjunction with results presented in accordance with GAAP
and free cash flow should not be relied upon to the exclusion of GAAP financial measures.
Free cash flow, which we reconcile to Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities, is cash flow
from operations reduced by Purchases of property and equipment, including internal-use software and website
development. We use free cash flow, and ratios based on it, to conduct and evaluate our business because,
although it is similar to cash flow from operations, we believe it typically will present a more conservative
measure of cash flows from operations since purchases of property and equipment, including internal-use
software and website development, are a necessary component of ongoing operations.
Free cash flow has limitations due to the fact that it does not represent the residual cash flow available for
discretionary expenditures. For example, free cash flow does not incorporate the portion of payments
representing principal reductions of debt, obligations related to capital leases and leases accounted for as
financing arrangements, or cash payments for business acquisitions. Therefore, we believe it is important to
view free cash flow as a complement to our entire consolidated statements of cash flows.

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The following is a reconciliation of free cash flow to the most comparable GAAP measure, Net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities for the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 (in
millions):

Twelve Months Ended
June 30,
2013 2012
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 4,532 $ 3,222
Purchases of property and equipment, including internal-
use software and website development (4,267 ) (2,123 )

Free cash flow $ 265 $ 1,099

Net cash used in investing activities $ (5,820 ) $ (1,514 )

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities $ 2,830 $ (1,352 )

Operating expenses with and without stock-based compensation is provided to show the impact of stock-
based compensation, which is non-cash and excluded from our internal operating plans and measurement of
financial performance (although we consider the dilutive impact to our shareholders when awarding stock-based
compensation and value such awards accordingly). In addition, unlike other centrally-incurred operating costs,
stock-based compensation is not allocated to segment results and therefore excluding it from operating expense
is consistent with our segment presentation in our footnotes to the consolidated financial statements.
Operating expenses without stock-based compensation has limitations since it does not include all
expenses primarily related to our workforce. More specifically, if we did not pay out a portion of our
compensation in the form of stock-based compensation, our cash salary expense included in the Fulfillment,
Technology and content, Marketing, and General and administrative line items would be higher.
Information regarding the effect of exchange rates, versus the U.S. Dollar, on our consolidated statements
of operations is provided to show reported period operating results had the exchange rates remained the same as
those in effect in the comparable prior year period.
Guidance
We provided guidance on July 25, 2013, in our earnings release furnished on Form 8-K as set forth below.
These forward-looking statements reflect Amazon.coms expectations as of July 25, 2013, and are subject to
substantial uncertainty. Our results are inherently unpredictable and may be materially affected by many factors,
such as fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, changes in global economic conditions and consumer spending,
world events, the rate of growth of the Internet and online commerce, as well as those outlined in Item 1A of
Part II, Risk Factors.
Third Quarter 2013 Guidance

Net sales are expected to be between $15.45 billion and $17.15 billion, or to grow between 12% and
24% compared with third quarter 2012.

Operating loss is expected to be between $440 million and $65 million, compared to $28 million in
third quarter 2012.

This guidance includes approximately $340 million for stock-based compensation and amortization of
intangible assets, and it assumes, among other things, that no additional business acquisitions,
investments, restructurings, or legal settlements are concluded and that there are no further revisions to
stock-based compensation estimates.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
We are exposed to market risk for the effect of interest rate changes, foreign currency fluctuations, and
changes in the market values of our investments. Information relating to quantitative and qualitative disclosures
about market risk is set forth below and in Item 2 of Part I, Managements Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations Liquidity and Capital Resources.
I nterest Rate Risk
Our exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to our investment portfolio and
our long-term debt. The fair value of our debt will generally fluctuate with movements of interest rates,
increasing in periods of declining rates of interest and declining in periods of increasing rates of interest. All of
our cash equivalent and marketable fixed income securities are designated as available-for-sale and,
accordingly, are presented at fair value on our consolidated balance sheets. We generally invest our excess cash
in investment grade shortto intermediate-term fixed income securities and AAA-rated money market funds.
Fixed rate securities may have their fair market value adversely affected due to a rise in interest rates, and we
may suffer losses in principal if forced to sell securities that have declined in market value due to changes in
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Foreign Exchange Risk
During Q2 2013, net sales from our International segment accounted for 40% of our consolidated
revenues. Net sales and related expenses generated from our international websites, as well as those relating
to www.amazon.ca (which is included in our North America segment), are denominated in the functional
currencies of the corresponding websites and primarily include Euros, British Pounds, Japanese Yen, and
Chinese Yuan. The functional currency of our subsidiaries that either operate or support these websites is the
same as the corresponding local currency. The results of operations of, and certain of our intercompany balances
associated with, our internationally-focused websites are exposed to foreign exchange rate fluctuations. Upon
consolidation, as exchange rates vary, net sales and other operating results may differ materially from
expectations, and we may record significant gains or losses on the remeasurement of intercompany balances.
For example, as a result of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates throughout the period compared to rates in
effect the prior year, International segment revenues in Q2 2013 decreased by $391 million in comparison with
Q2 2012.
We have foreign exchange risk related to foreign-denominated cash, cash equivalents, and marketable
securities (foreign funds). Based on the balance of foreign funds at June 30, 2013, of $3.6 billion, an assumed
5%, 10%, and 20% negative currency movement would result in fair value declines of $180 million, $365
million, and $725 million. All investments are classified as available for sale. Fluctuations in fair value are
recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive loss, a separate component of stockholders equity.
We have foreign exchange risk related to our intercompany balances denominated in various foreign
currencies. Based on the intercompany balances at June 30, 2013, an assumed 5%, 10%, and 20% adverse
change to foreign exchange would result in losses of $20 million, $45 million, and $85 million, recorded to
Other income (expense), net.
See Item 2 of Part I, Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations Results of Operations Effect of Exchange Rates for additional information on the effect on
reported results of changes in exchange rates.
I nvestment Risk
As of June 30, 2013, our recorded basis in equity investments was $166 million. These investments
primarily relate to equity and cost method investments in private companies. We review our investments for
impairment when events and circumstances indicate that the decline in fair value of such assets below the
carrying value is other-than-temporary. Our analysis includes review of recent operating results and trends,
recent sales/acquisitions of the investee securities, and other publicly available data. The current global
economic climate provides additional uncertainty. Valuations of private companies are inherently more difficult
due to the lack of readily available market data. As such, we believe that market sensitivities are not practicable.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures
We carried out an evaluation required by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the 1934 Act), under the
supervision and with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the
effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e)
of the 1934 Act, as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, our principal
executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were
effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we
file or submit under the 1934 Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods
specified in the SECs rules and forms and to provide reasonable assurance that such information is accumulated
and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer,
as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
During the most recent fiscal quarter, there has not occurred any change in our internal control over
financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control
over financial reporting.
Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving their
objectives as specified above. Management does not expect, however, that our disclosure controls and
procedures will prevent or detect all error and fraud. Any control system, no matter how well designed and
operated, is based upon certain assumptions and can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that its
objectives will be met. Further, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that misstatements due
to error or fraud will not occur or that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings
See Item 1 of Part I, Financial Statements Note 3 Commitments and Contingencies Legal
Proceedings.

Item 1A. Risk Factors
Please carefully consider the following risk factors. If any of the following risks occur, our business,
financial condition, operating results, and cash flows could be materially adversely affected. In addition, the
current global economic climate amplifies many of these risks.
We Face I ntense Competition
Our businesses are rapidly evolving and intensely competitive, and we have many competitors in different
industries, including retail, e-commerce services, digital content and electronic devices, and web and
infrastructure computing services. Some of our current and potential competitors have greater resources, longer
histories, more customers, and/or greater brand recognition. They may secure better terms from vendors, adopt
more aggressive pricing, and devote more resources to technology, infrastructure, fulfillment, and marketing.
Competition may intensify as our competitors enter into business combinations or alliances and
established companies in other market segments expand to become competitive with our business. In addition,
new and enhanced technologies, including search, web and infrastructure computing services, digital content,
and electronic devices, may increase our competition. The Internet facilitates competitive entry and comparison
shopping, and increased competition may reduce our sales and profits.
Our Expansion Places a Significant Strain on our Management, Operational, Financial, and Other
Resources
We are rapidly and significantly expanding our global operations, including increasing our product and
service offerings and scaling our infrastructure to support our retail and services businesses. This expansion
increases the complexity of our business and places significant strain on our management, personnel, operations,
systems, technical performance, financial resources, and internal financial control and reporting functions. We
may not be able to manage growth effectively, which could damage our reputation, limit our growth, and
negatively affect our operating results.
Our Expansion into New Products, Services, Technologies, and Geographic Regions Subjects Us to
Additional Business, Legal, Financial, and Competitive Risks
We may have limited or no experience in our newer market segments, and our customers may not adopt
our new offerings. These offerings may present new and difficult technology challenges, and we may be subject
to claims if customers of these offerings experience service disruptions or failures or other quality issues. In
addition, profitability, if any, in our newer activities may be lower than in our older activities, and we may not
be successful enough in these newer activities to recoup our investments in them. If any of this were to occur, it
could damage our reputation, limit our growth, and negatively affect our operating results.
We May Experience Significant Fluctuations in Our Operating Results and Growth Rate
We may not be able to accurately forecast our growth rate. We base our expense levels and investment
plans on sales estimates. A significant portion of our expenses and investments is fixed, and we may not be able
to adjust our spending quickly enough if our sales are less than expected.
Our revenue growth may not be sustainable, and our percentage growth rates may decrease. Our revenue
and operating profit growth depends on the continued growth of demand for the products and services offered
by us or our sellers, and our business is affected by general economic and business conditions worldwide. A
softening of demand, whether caused by changes in customer preferences or a weakening of the U.S. or global
economies, may result in decreased revenue or growth.
Our sales and operating results will also fluctuate for many other reasons, including due to risks described
elsewhere in this section and the following:

our ability to retain and increase sales to existing customers, attract new customers, and satisfy our
customers demands;

our ability to retain and expand our network of sellers;

our ability to offer products on favorable terms, manage inventory, and fulfill orders;

the introduction of competitive websites, products, services, price decreases, or improvements;

changes in usage or adoption rates of the Internet, e-commerce, electronic devices and web services,
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timing, effectiveness, and costs of expansion and upgrades of our systems and infrastructure;

the success of our geographic, service, and product line expansions;

the outcomes of legal proceedings and claims;

variations in the mix of products and services we sell;

variations in our level of merchandise and vendor returns;

the extent to which we offer free shipping, continue to reduce prices worldwide, and provide additional
benefits to our customers;

the extent to which we invest in technology and content, fulfillment, and other expense categories;

increases in the prices of fuel and gasoline, as well as increases in the prices of other energy products
and commodities like paper and packing supplies;

the extent to which our equity-method investees record significant operating and non-operating items;

the extent to which operators of the networks between our customers and our websites successfully
charge fees to grant our customers unimpaired and unconstrained access to our online services;

our ability to collect amounts owed to us when they become due;

the extent to which use of our services is affected by spyware, viruses, phishing and other spam emails,
denial of service attacks, data theft, computer intrusions, outages, and similar events; and

terrorist attacks and armed hostilities.
We May Not Be Successful in Our Efforts to Expand into I nternational Market Segments
Our international activities are significant to our revenues and profits, and we plan to further expand
internationally. In certain international market segments, we have relatively little operating experience and may
not benefit from any first-to-market advantages or otherwise succeed. It is costly to establish, develop, and
maintain international operations and websites, and promote our brand internationally. Our international
operations may not be profitable on a sustained basis.
In addition to risks described elsewhere in this section, our international sales and operations are subject
to a number of risks, including:

local economic and political conditions;

government regulation of e-commerce and other services, electronic devices, and competition, and
restrictive governmental actions (such as trade protection measures, including export duties and quotas
and custom duties and tariffs), nationalization, and restrictions on foreign ownership;

restrictions on sales or distribution of certain products or services and uncertainty regarding liability for
products, services, and content, including uncertainty as a result of less Internet-friendly legal systems,
local laws, lack of legal precedent, and varying rules, regulations, and practices regarding the physical
and digital distribution of media products and enforcement of intellectual property rights;

business licensing or certification requirements, such as for imports, exports, and electronic devices;

limitations on the repatriation and investment of funds and foreign currency exchange restrictions;

limited fulfillment and technology infrastructure;

shorter payable and longer receivable cycles and the resultant negative impact on cash flow;

laws and regulations regarding consumer and data protection, privacy, network security, encryption,
payments, and restrictions on pricing or discounts;

lower levels of use of the Internet;

lower levels of consumer spending and fewer opportunities for growth compared to the U.S.;

lower levels of credit card usage and increased payment risk;

difficulty in staffing, developing, and managing foreign operations as a result of distance, language,
and cultural differences;

different employee/employer relationships and the existence of works councils and labor unions;

laws and policies of the U.S. and other jurisdictions affecting trade, foreign investment, loans, and
taxes; and

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As international e-commerce and other online and web services grow, competition will intensify. Local
companies may have a substantial competitive advantage because of their greater understanding of, and focus
on, the local customer, as well as their more established local brand names. We may not be able to hire, train,
retain, and manage required personnel, which may limit our international growth.
The Peoples Republic of China (PRC) regulates Amazons and its affiliates businesses and operations
in the PRC through regulations and license requirements restricting (i) foreign investment in the Internet, IT
infrastructure, retail, delivery, and other sectors, (ii) Internet content, and (iii) the sale of media and other
products. For example, in order to meet local ownership and regulatory licensing requirements, www.amazon.cn
is operated by PRC companies that are indirectly owned, either wholly or partially, by PRC nationals. Although
we believe these structures comply with existing PRC laws, they involve unique risks. There are substantial
uncertainties regarding the interpretation of PRC laws and regulations, and it is possible that the PRC
government will ultimately take a view contrary to ours. If our Chinese business interests were found to be in
violation of any existing or future PRC laws or regulations or if interpretations of those laws and regulations
were to change, the business could be subject to fines and other financial penalties, have licenses revoked, or be
forced to shut down entirely. In addition, the Chinese businesses and operations may be unable to continue to
operate if we or our affiliates are unable to access sufficient funding or enforce contractual relationships with
respect to management and control of such businesses.
I f We Do Not Successfully Optimize and Operate Our Fulfillment Centers, Our Business Could Be
Harmed
If we do not adequately predict customer demand or otherwise optimize and operate our fulfillment
centers successfully, it could result in excess or insufficient inventory or fulfillment capacity, result in increased
costs, impairment charges, or both, or harm our business in other ways. A failure to optimize inventory will
increase our net shipping cost by requiring long-zone or partial shipments. Orders from several of our websites
are fulfilled primarily from a single location, and we have only a limited ability to reroute orders to third parties
for drop-shipping. We and our co-sourcers may be unable to adequately staff our fulfillment and customer
service centers. As we continue to add fulfillment and warehouse capability or add new businesses with
different fulfillment requirements, our fulfillment network becomes increasingly complex and operating it
becomes more challenging. If the other businesses on whose behalf we perform inventory fulfillment services
deliver product to our fulfillment centers in excess of forecasts, we may be unable to secure sufficient storage
space and may be unable to optimize our fulfillment centers. There can be no assurance that we will be able to
operate our network effectively.
We rely on a limited number of shipping companies to deliver inventory to us and completed orders to our
customers. If we are not able to negotiate acceptable terms with these companies or they experience
performance problems or other difficulties, it could negatively impact our operating results and customer
experience. In addition, our ability to receive inbound inventory efficiently and ship completed orders to
customers also may be negatively affected by inclement weather, fire, flood, power loss, earthquakes, labor
disputes, acts of war or terrorism, acts of God, and similar factors.
Third parties either drop-ship or otherwise fulfill an increasing portion of our customers orders, and we
are increasingly reliant on the reliability, quality, and future procurement of their services. Under some of our
commercial agreements, we maintain the inventory of other companies, thereby increasing the complexity of
tracking inventory and operating our fulfillment centers. Our failure to properly handle such inventory or the
inability of these other companies to accurately forecast product demand would result in unexpected costs and
other harm to our business and reputation.
The Seasonality of Our Business Places I ncreased Strain on Our Operations
We expect a disproportionate amount of our net sales to occur during our fourth quarter. If we do not
stock or restock popular products in sufficient amounts such that we fail to meet customer demand, it could
significantly affect our revenue and our future growth. If we overstock products, we may be required to take
significant inventory markdowns or write-offs, which could reduce profitability. We may experience an increase
in our net shipping cost due to complimentary upgrades, split-shipments, and additional long-zone shipments
necessary to ensure timely delivery for the holiday season. If too many customers access our websites within a
short period of time due to increased holiday demand, we may experience system interruptions that make our
websites unavailable or prevent us from efficiently fulfilling orders, which may reduce the volume of goods we
sell and the attractiveness of our products and services. In addition, we may be unable to adequately staff our
fulfillment and customer service centers during these peak periods and delivery and other fulfillment companies
and customer service co-sourcers may be unable to meet the seasonal demand. We also face risks described
elsewhere in this Item 1A relating to fulfillment center optimization and inventory.
We generally have payment terms with our vendors that extend beyond the amount of time necessary to
collect proceeds from our customers. As a result of holiday sales, at December 31 of each year, our cash, cash
equivalents, and marketable securities balances typically reach their highest level (other than as a result of cash
flows provided by or used in investing and financing activities). This operating cycle results in a corresponding
increase in accounts payable at December 31. Our accounts payable balance generally declines during the first
three months of the year, resulting in a corresponding decline in our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable
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Our Business Could Suffer if We Are Unsuccessful in Making, I ntegrating, and Maintaining
Commercial Agreements, Strategic Alliances, and Other Business Relationships
We provide e-commerce and other services to businesses through commercial agreements, strategic
alliances, and business relationships. Under these agreements, we provide web services, technology, fulfillment,
computing, digital storage, and other services, as well as enable sellers to offer products or services through our
websites. These arrangements are complex and require substantial infrastructure capacity, personnel, and other
resource commitments, which may limit the amount of business we can service. We may not be able to
implement, maintain, and develop the components of these commercial relationships, which may include web
services, fulfillment, customer service, inventory management, tax collection, payment processing, hardware,
content, and third-party software, and engaging third parties to perform services. The amount of compensation
we receive under certain of our commercial agreements is partially dependent on the volume of the other
companys sales. Therefore, if the other companys offering is not successful, the compensation we receive may
be lower than expected or the agreement may be terminated. Moreover, we may not be able to enter into
additional commercial relationships and strategic alliances on favorable terms. We also may be subject to claims
from businesses to which we provide these services if we are unsuccessful in implementing, maintaining, or
developing these services.
As our agreements terminate, we may be unable to renew or replace these agreements on comparable
terms, or at all. We may in the future enter into amendments on less favorable terms or encounter parties that
have difficulty meeting their contractual obligations to us, which could adversely affect our operating results.
Our present and future e-commerce services agreements, other commercial agreements, and strategic
alliances create additional risks such as:

disruption of our ongoing business, including loss of management focus on existing businesses;

impairment of other relationships;

variability in revenue and income from entering into, amending, or terminating such agreements or
relationships; and

difficulty integrating under the commercial agreements.
Our Business Could Suffer if We Are Unsuccessful in Making, I ntegrating, and Maintaining
Acquisitions and I nvestments
We have acquired and invested in a number of companies, and we may acquire or invest in or enter into
joint ventures with additional companies. These transactions create risks such as:

disruption of our ongoing business, including loss of management focus on existing businesses;

problems retaining key personnel;

additional operating losses and expenses of the businesses we acquired or in which we invested;

the potential impairment of tangible assets, such as inventory, and intangible assets and goodwill
acquired in the acquisitions;

the potential impairment of customer and other relationships of the company we acquired or in which
we invested or our own customers as a result of any integration of operations;

the difficulty of incorporating acquired technology and rights into our offerings and unanticipated
expenses related to such integration;

the difficulty of integrating a new companys accounting, financial reporting, management, information
and information security, human resource, and other administrative systems to permit effective
management, and the lack of control if such integration is delayed or not implemented;

for investments in which an investees financial performance is incorporated into our financial results,
either in full or in part, the dependence on the investees accounting, financial reporting, and similar
systems, controls, and processes;

the difficulty of implementing at companies we acquire the controls, procedures, and policies
appropriate for a larger public company;

potential unknown liabilities associated with a company we acquire or in which we invest; and

for foreign transactions, additional risks related to the integration of operations across different cultures
and languages, and the economic, political, and regulatory risks associated with specific countries.
As a result of future acquisitions or mergers, we might need to issue additional equity securities, spend
our cash, or incur debt, contingent liabilities, or amortization expenses related to intangible assets, any of which
could reduce our profitability and harm our business. In addition, valuations supporting our acquisitions and
strategic investments could change rapidly given the current global economic climate. We could determine that
such valuations have experienced impairments or other-than-temporary declines in fair value which could
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We Have Foreign Exchange Risk
The results of operations of, and certain of our intercompany balances associated with, our international
websites and product and service offerings are exposed to foreign exchange rate fluctuations. Upon translation,
operating results may differ materially from expectations, and we may record significant gains or losses on the
remeasurement of intercompany balances. As we have expanded our international operations, our exposure to
exchange rate fluctuations has increased. We also hold cash equivalents and/or marketable securities primarily
in Euros, Japanese Yen, British Pounds, and Chinese Yuan. If the U.S. Dollar strengthens compared to these
currencies, cash equivalents, and marketable securities balances, when translated, may be materially less than
expected and vice versa.
The Loss of Key Senior Management Personnel Could Negatively Affect Our Business
We depend on our senior management and other key personnel, particularly Jeffrey P. Bezos, our
President, CEO, and Chairman. We do not have key person life insurance policies. The loss of any of our
executive officers or other key employees could harm our business.
We Could Be Harmed by Data Loss or Other Security Breaches
As a result of our services being web-based and the fact that we process, store, and transmit large amounts
of data, including personal information, for our customers, failure to prevent or mitigate data loss or other
security breaches, including breaches of our vendors technology and systems, could expose us or our customers
to a risk of loss or misuse of such information, adversely affect our operating results, result in litigation or
potential liability for us, and otherwise harm our business. We use third party technology and systems for a
variety of reasons, including, without limitation, encryption and authentication technology, employee email,
content delivery to customers, back-office support, and other functions. Some subsidiaries had past security
breaches, and, although they did not have a material adverse effect on our operating results, there can be no
assurance of a similar result in the future. Although we have developed systems and processes that are designed
to protect customer information and prevent data loss and other security breaches, including systems and
processes designed to reduce the impact of a security breach at a third party vendor, such measures cannot
provide absolute security.
We Face Risks Related to System I nterruption and Lack of Redundancy
We experience occasional system interruptions and delays that make our websites and services
unavailable or slow to respond and prevent us from efficiently fulfilling orders or providing services to third
parties, which may reduce our net sales and the attractiveness of our products and services. If we are unable to
continually add software and hardware, effectively upgrade our systems and network infrastructure, and take
other steps to improve the efficiency of our systems, it could cause system interruptions or delays and adversely
affect our operating results.
Our computer and communications systems and operations could be damaged or interrupted by fire, flood,
power loss, telecommunications failure, earthquakes, acts of war or terrorism, acts of God, computer viruses,
physical or electronic break-ins, and similar events or disruptions. Any of these events could cause system
interruption, delays, and loss of critical data, and could prevent us from accepting and fulfilling customer orders
and providing services, which could make our product and service offerings less attractive and subject us to
liability. Our systems are not fully redundant and our disaster recovery planning may not be sufficient. In
addition, we may have inadequate insurance coverage to compensate for any related losses. Any of these events
could damage our reputation and be expensive to remedy.
We Face Significant I nventory Risk
In addition to risks described elsewhere in this Item 1A relating to fulfillment center and inventory
optimization by us and third parties, we are exposed to significant inventory risks that may adversely affect our
operating results as a result of seasonality, new product launches, rapid changes in product cycles and pricing,
defective merchandise, changes in consumer demand and consumer spending patterns, changes in consumer
tastes with respect to our products, and other factors. We endeavor to accurately predict these trends and avoid
overstocking or understocking products we manufacture and/or sell. Demand for products, however, can change
significantly between the time inventory or components are ordered and the date of sale. In addition, when we
begin selling or manufacturing a new product, it may be difficult to establish vendor relationships, determine
appropriate product or component selection, and accurately forecast demand. The acquisition of certain types of
inventory or components may require significant lead-time and prepayment and they may not be returnable. We
carry a broad selection and significant inventory levels of certain products, such as consumer electronics, and
we may be unable to sell products in sufficient quantities or during the relevant selling seasons. Any one of the
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We May Not Be Able to Adequately Protect Our I ntellectual Property Rights or May Be Accused of
I nfringing I ntellectual Property Rights of Third Parties
We regard our trademarks, service marks, copyrights, patents, trade dress, trade secrets, proprietary
technology, and similar intellectual property as critical to our success, and we rely on trademark, copyright, and
patent law, trade secret protection, and confidentiality and/or license agreements with our employees, customers,
and others to protect our proprietary rights. Effective intellectual property protection may not be available in
every country in which our products and services are made available. We also may not be able to acquire or
maintain appropriate domain names in all countries in which we do business. Furthermore, regulations
governing domain names may not protect our trademarks and similar proprietary rights. We may be unable to
prevent third parties from acquiring domain names that are similar to, infringe upon, or diminish the value of
our trademarks and other proprietary rights.
We may not be able to discover or determine the extent of any unauthorized use of our proprietary rights.
Third parties that license our proprietary rights also may take actions that diminish the value of our proprietary
rights or reputation. The protection of our intellectual property may require the expenditure of significant
financial and managerial resources. Moreover, the steps we take to protect our intellectual property may not
adequately protect our rights or prevent third parties from infringing or misappropriating our proprietary rights.
We also cannot be certain that others will not independently develop or otherwise acquire equivalent or superior
technology or other intellectual property rights.
Other parties also may claim that we infringe their proprietary rights. We have been subject to, and expect
to continue to be subject to, claims and legal proceedings regarding alleged infringement by us of the
intellectual property rights of third parties. Such claims, whether or not meritorious, may result in the
expenditure of significant financial and managerial resources, injunctions against us, or the payment of
damages. We may need to obtain licenses from third parties who allege that we have infringed their rights, but
such licenses may not be available on terms acceptable to us or at all. In addition, we may not be able to obtain
or utilize on terms that are favorable to us, or at all, licenses or other rights with respect to intellectual property
we do not own. These risks have been amplified by the increase in third parties whose sole or primary business
is to assert such claims.
Our digital content offerings depend in part on effective digital rights management technology to control
access to digital content. If the digital rights management technology that we use is compromised or otherwise
malfunctions, we could be subject to claims, and content providers may be unwilling to include their content in
our service.
We Have a Rapidly Evolving Business Model and Our Stock Price I s Highly Volatile
We have a rapidly evolving business model. The trading price of our common stock fluctuates
significantly in response to, among other risks, the risks described elsewhere in this Item 1A, as well as:

changes in interest rates;

conditions or trends in the Internet and the e-commerce industry;

quarterly variations in operating results;

fluctuations in the stock market in general and market prices for Internet-related companies in
particular;

changes in financial estimates by us or securities analysts and recommendations by securities analysts;

changes in our capital structure, including issuance of additional debt or equity to the public;

changes in the valuation methodology of, or performance by, other e-commerce or technology
companies; and

transactions in our common stock by major investors and certain analyst reports, news, and speculation.
Volatility in our stock price could adversely affect our business and financing opportunities and force us
to increase our cash compensation to employees or grant larger stock awards than we have historically, which
could hurt our operating results or reduce the percentage ownership of our existing stockholders, or both.
Government Regulation I s Evolving and Unfavorable Changes Could Harm Our Business
We are subject to general business regulations and laws, as well as regulations and laws specifically
governing the Internet, e-commerce, electronic devices, and other services. Existing and future laws and
regulations may impede our growth. These regulations and laws may cover taxation, privacy, data protection,
pricing, content, copyrights, distribution, mobile communications, electronic device certification, electronic
waste, electronic contracts and other communications, competition, consumer protection, web services, the
provision of online payment services, unencumbered Internet access to our services, the design and operation of
websites, and the characteristics and quality of products and services. It is not clear how existing laws governing
issues such as property ownership, libel, and personal privacy apply to the Internet, e-commerce, digital content,
and web services. Jurisdictions may regulate consumer-to-consumer online businesses, including certain aspects
of our seller programs. Unfavorable regulations and laws could diminish the demand for our products and
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We Do Not Collect Sales or Consumption Taxes in Some J urisdictions
U.S. Supreme Court decisions restrict the imposition of obligations to collect state and local sales taxes
with respect to remote sales. However, an increasing number of states have considered or adopted laws that
attempt to impose obligations on out-of-state retailers to collect taxes on their behalf. We support a Federal law
that would allow states to require sales tax collection under a nationwide system. More than half of our revenue
is already earned in jurisdictions where we collect sales tax or its equivalent. A successful assertion by one or
more states or foreign countries requiring us to collect taxes where we do not do so could result in substantial
tax liabilities, including for past sales, as well as penalties and interest.
We Could be Subject to Additional I ncome Tax Liabilities
We are subject to income taxes in the United States and numerous foreign jurisdictions. Significant
judgment is required in evaluating and estimating our provision and accruals for these taxes. During the ordinary
course of business, there are many transactions for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. Our
effective tax rates could be adversely affected by earnings being lower than anticipated in countries where we
have lower statutory rates and higher than anticipated in countries where we have higher statutory rates, by
losses incurred in jurisdictions for which we are not able to realize the related tax benefit, by changes in foreign
currency exchange rates, by entry into new businesses and geographies and changes to our existing businesses,
by acquisitions (including integrations) and investments, by changes in the valuation of our deferred tax assets
and liabilities, or by changes in the relevant tax, accounting and other laws, regulations, administrative practices,
principles, and interpretations, with the United States, many countries in the European Union, and a number of
other countries actively considering changes in this regard, including fundamental changes to the tax laws
applicable to corporate multinationals. In addition, we are subject to audit in various jurisdictions, and such
jurisdictions may assess additional income tax liabilities against us. Although we believe our tax estimates are
reasonable, the final outcome of tax audits and any related litigation could be materially different from our
historical income tax provisions and accruals. Developments in an audit, litigation, or the relevant laws,
regulations, administrative practices, principles, and interpretations could have a material effect on our operating
results or cash flows in the period or periods for which that development occurs, as well as for prior and
subsequent periods.
Our Supplier Relationships Subject Us to a Number of Risks
We have significant suppliers, including licensors, and in some cases, limited or single-sources of supply,
that are important to our sourcing, services, manufacturing, and any related ongoing servicing of merchandise
and content. We do not have long-term arrangements with most of our suppliers to guarantee availability of
merchandise, content, components, or services, particular payment terms, or the extension of credit limits. If our
current suppliers were to stop selling or licensing merchandise, content, components, or services to us on
acceptable terms, or delay delivery, including as a result of one or more supplier bankruptcies due to poor
economic conditions, as a result of natural disasters, or for other reasons, we may be unable to procure
alternatives from other suppliers in a timely and efficient manner and on acceptable terms, or at all.
We May be Subject to Risks Related to Government Contracts and Related Procurement Regulations
Our contracts with U.S., as well as state, local, and foreign, government entities are subject to various
procurement regulations and other requirements relating to their formation, administration, and performance.
We may be subject to audits and investigations relating to our government contracts, and any violations could
result in various civil and criminal penalties and administrative sanctions, including termination of contract,
refunding or suspending of payments, forfeiture of profits, payment of fines, and suspension or debarment from
future government business. In addition, such contracts may provide for termination by the government at any
time, without cause.
We May Be Subject to Product Liability Claims if People or Property Are Harmed by the Products We
Sell
Some of the products we sell or manufacture may expose us to product liability claims relating to personal
injury, death, or environmental or property damage, and may require product recalls or other actions. Certain
third parties also sell products using our e-commerce platform that may increase our exposure to product
liability claims, such as if these sellers do not have sufficient protection from such claims. Although we
maintain liability insurance, we cannot be certain that our coverage will be adequate for liabilities actually
incurred or that insurance will continue to be available to us on economically reasonable terms, or at all. In
addition, some of our agreements with our vendors and sellers do not indemnify us from product liability.
We Are Subject to Payments-Related Risks
We accept payments using a variety of methods, including credit card, debit card, credit accounts
(including promotional financing), gift certificates, direct debit from a customers bank account, consumer
invoicing, physical bank check, and payment upon delivery. As we offer new payment options to our customers,
we may be subject to additional regulations, compliance requirements, and fraud. For certain payment methods,
including credit and debit cards, we pay interchange and other fees, which may increase over time and raise our
operating costs and lower profitability. We rely on third parties to provide payment processing services,
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the processing of credit cards, debit cards, electronic checks, and promotional financing, and it could disrupt our
business if these companies become unwilling or unable to provide these services to us. We are also subject to
payment card association operating rules, including data security rules, certification requirements, and rules
governing electronic funds transfers, which could change or be reinterpreted to make it difficult or impossible
for us to comply. If we fail to comply with these rules or requirements, or if our data security systems are
breached or compromised, we may be liable for card issuing banks costs, subject to fines and higher transaction
fees, and lose our ability to accept credit and debit card payments from our customers, process electronic funds
transfers, or facilitate other types of online payments, and our business and operating results could be adversely
affected. We also offer co-branded credit card programs, which could adversely affect our operating results if
terminated.
In addition, we qualify as a money services business in certain jurisdictions because we enable customers
to keep account balances with us and transfer money to third parties, and because we provide services to third
parties to facilitate payments on their behalf. In these jurisdictions, we may be subject to requirements for
licensing, regulatory inspection, bonding, the handling of transferred funds, and consumer disclosures. We are
also subject to or voluntarily comply with a number of other laws and regulations relating to payments, money
laundering, international money transfers, privacy and information security, and electronic fund transfers. If we
were found to be in violation of applicable laws or regulations, we could be subject to additional requirements,
such as maintaining capital and segregating funds, and civil and criminal penalties, or forced to cease providing
certain services.
We Could Be Liable for Fraudulent or Unlawful Activities of Sellers
The law relating to the liability of providers of online payment services is currently unsettled. In addition,
governmental agencies could require changes in the way this business is conducted. Under our seller programs,
we may be unable to prevent sellers from collecting payments, fraudulently or otherwise, when buyers never
receive the products they ordered or when the products received are materially different from the sellers
descriptions. Under our A2Z Guarantee, we reimburse buyers for payments up to certain limits in these
situations, and as our marketplace seller sales grow, the cost of this program will increase and could negatively
affect our operating results. We also may be unable to prevent sellers on our sites or through other seller sites
from selling unlawful goods, selling goods in an unlawful manner, or violating the proprietary rights of others,
and could face civil or criminal liability for unlawful activities by our sellers.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information
Not applicable.

Item 6. Exhibits
See exhibits listed under the Exhibit Index below.

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this
report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

AMAZON.COM, INC. (REGISTRANT)

By: /s/ Shelley Reynolds

Shelley Reynolds

Vice President, Worldwide Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)
Dated: July 25, 2013

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number
Description

3.1

Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (incorporated by reference to the Companys
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the Quarter ended March 31, 2000).

3.2

Restated Bylaws of the Company (incorporated by reference to the Companys Current Report on
Form 8-K, filed February 18, 2009).

31.1

Certification of Jeffrey P. Bezos, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Amazon.com, Inc.,
pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

31.2

Certification of Thomas J. Szkutak, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of
Amazon.com, Inc., pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

32.1

Certification of Jeffrey P. Bezos, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Amazon.com, Inc.,
pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.

32.2

Certification of Thomas J. Szkutak, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of
Amazon.com, Inc., pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.

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The following financial statements from the Companys Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended June 30, 2013, formatted in XBRL: (i) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (ii)
Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Loss), (iv) Consolidated Balance Sheets, and (v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements,
tagged as blocks of text and including detailed tags.

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